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AE08 SVJ

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

136,704 mi
Last recorded136,704 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SVJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 136,704 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2024 134,763 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 129,963 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close wear indicators centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 124,993 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 120,315 miles

ALL TYRES 10 YEARS OLD OR MORE , NSR 3MM

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam pattern just passable

Unable to check all rear seat belts due to child seats being fitted

slight noise when first starting up from fanbelt area pulleys?

Fail 23 Oct 2021 120,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ALL TYRES 10 YEARS OLD OR MORE , NSR 3MM

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam pattern just passable

Unable to check all rear seat belts due to child seats being fitted

slight noise when first starting up from fanbelt area pulleys?

Pass 10 Oct 2020 117,694 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 114,485 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area, under tray damp of oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 109,575 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2017 101,036 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 90,729 miles

rear bumper damaged offside

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,714 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

edge wear on n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2013 69,271 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 63,783 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 44,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2012 44,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 30,933 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 15,794 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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AE08 SVJ 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 89.5%.

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 AE08 SVJ, 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 AE08 SVJ registered?

AE08 SVJ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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