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AN08 PKO

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,740 mi
Last recorded180,740 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 PKO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 180,740 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 173,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from oil level sensor and between engine and bell housing 1.5ltrs 5w30 added before test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 173,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim wrong size of tyre fitted on rim tyre is excessively stretched on rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim wrong size of tyre fitted on rim tyre is excessively stretched on rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/30 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from oil level sensor and between engine and bell housing 1.5ltrs 5w30 added before test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield on exhaust before cat rattling

Pass 20 Apr 2022 168,121 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 159,666 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 157,756 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 153,361 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 153,360 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 144,556 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 135,172 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 134,992 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 May 2016 124,797 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 8 May 2015 117,305 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,460 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,983 miles

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,576 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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AN08 PKO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AN08 PKO, 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 AN08 PKO registered?

AN08 PKO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is AN08 PKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 PKO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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