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AF08 PZB

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,260 mi
Last recorded122,260 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 PZB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 122,260 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 122,260 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 121,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 121,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 121,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 115,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at approx. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

minor oil leak

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 12 Oct 2017 112,182 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold to down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim limit (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 112,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold to down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim limit (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 103,476 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,418 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,389 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,755 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,201 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,086 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 30,542 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 PZB is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF08 PZB, 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 AF08 PZB registered?

AF08 PZB is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 PZB safe to buy?

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