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AM08 WHS

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,092 mi
Last recorded130,092 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 WHS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 130,092 miles

Brake disks slightly deterioated , brake pipes slightly deterioated , slight deterioration. To front ARB and rear sub frame bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2017 129,732 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear on bends and clips (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear bushes starting to perish subframe mounts

Pass 30 Mar 2016 115,061 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,049 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 99,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,106 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 92,106 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 81,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,432 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,257 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 49,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,834 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,040 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 44,902 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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AM08 WHS is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AM08 WHS, 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 AM08 WHS registered?

AM08 WHS is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AM08 WHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 WHS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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