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AD58 XFT

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,129 mi
Last recorded159,129 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 XFT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 159,129 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 149,531 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 149,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 141,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 131,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil low

Front number plate deteriorating

N/S/R Seat belt buckle cover missing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small chips on windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 118,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate deteriating

n/side rear tyre starting to perish & worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 118,218 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate deteriating

n/side rear tyre starting to perish & worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,131 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 90,114 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AD58 XFT is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD58 XFT, 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.

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What year was AD58 XFT registered?

AD58 XFT is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is AD58 XFT safe to buy?

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