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AF08 PMD

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,220 mi
Last recorded185,220 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 PMD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 185,220 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 171,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 165,409 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bottom arm front inner bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 157,653 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 145,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 145,876 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 113,097 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 79,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 79,079 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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AF08 PMD is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF08 PMD, 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 AF08 PMD?

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What year was AF08 PMD registered?

AF08 PMD is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AF08 PMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 PMD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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