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AC08 GUE

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,313 mi
Last recorded189,313 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GUE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 189,313 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 174,704 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 168,391 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 158,553 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 158,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside outer link arms top joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 151,452 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 142,969 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 142,968 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 135,379 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 126,478 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 118,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 118,758 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 107,802 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 91,911 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 76,912 miles

nsf and osf tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2009 48,497 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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AC08 GUE is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AC08 GUE, 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 AC08 GUE registered?

AC08 GUE is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is AC08 GUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 GUE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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