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AE08 PNL

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,241 mi
Last recorded1,241 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 PNL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 1,241 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 1,023 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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AE08 PNL is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AE08 PNL, 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

How do I check the history of AE08 PNL?

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What year was AE08 PNL registered?

AE08 PNL is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is AE08 PNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 PNL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE08 PNL have outstanding finance?

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