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AD57 FUP

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,838 mi
Last recorded159,838 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 FUP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 159,838 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 151,803 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 144,447 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 144,447 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 135,573 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 123,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 123,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2012 113,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearsides front tyre slightly worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2011 102,507 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

plastic undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2011 92,191 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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AD57 FUP is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD57 FUP, 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 AD57 FUP registered?

AD57 FUP is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is AD57 FUP safe to buy?

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