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AD57 UEZ

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,956 mi
Last recorded149,956 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 UEZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 149,956 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 135,097 miles

H/Brake ratchet clicking but works and holds

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washers weak but work

Pass 23 Dec 2022 130,271 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 130,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 118,629 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged taped up

Pass 3 Sep 2019 101,189 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 28 Aug 2019 100,678 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Aug 2018 81,799 miles

emission report not possible

Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,772 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 81,772 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,753 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 63,762 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,835 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,160 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,447 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,375 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 41,280 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 30,947 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 UEZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UEZ, 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 UEZ registered?

AD57 UEZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is AD57 UEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 UEZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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