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A4 VDC

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,539 mi
Last recorded45,539 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VDC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 45,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 45,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2024 42,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 41,827 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 41,337 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 40,347 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 39,311 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 37,458 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 34,878 miles

All four tyre outer walls slightly damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2017 33,079 miles

All four tyre outer walls cut

Pass 1 Nov 2016 29,889 miles

Cut in the nearside rear tyre outer wall

Minor cuts to both front tyre outer walls

Pass 17 Nov 2015 26,874 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Small cut in the nearside rear tyre outer wall

Small cut in the offside front tyre outer wall

Fail 16 Nov 2015 26,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275 30 19 r/f (4.1.D.1a)

Minor chips to windscreen

Small cut in the nearside rear tyre outer wall

Small cut in the offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 28 Nov 2014 24,114 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 21,380 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 21,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARING TO WEAR ON THE OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON THE OUTER EDGE

Pass 12 Dec 2012 16,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 12,788 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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A4 VDC is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 106,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 VDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 VDC registered?

A4 VDC is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is A4 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 VDC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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