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AB08 HYN

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,699 mi
Last recorded80,699 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HYN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,699 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 72,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,544 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,805 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,447 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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AB08 HYN is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AB08 HYN, 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 AB08 HYN registered?

AB08 HYN is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is AB08 HYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 HYN shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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