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AJ08 DDV

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,419 mi
Last recorded123,419 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 DDV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 123,419 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2019 118,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 115,695 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2017 110,929 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 105,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 99,047 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads worn

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn

Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,884 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 87,847 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 78,857 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,857 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,519 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,982 miles

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

Vehicle emissions are to clean for a reading

Vehicle fitted with full under covers making inspection very hard

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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AJ08 DDV is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ08 DDV, 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 AJ08 DDV registered?

AJ08 DDV is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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