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AN08 TXS

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,494 mi
Last recorded191,494 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 TXS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 191,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 186,934 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 186,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Pipe to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Pipe to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 182,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 182,708 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 177,306 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 171,411 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 164,851 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 164,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 157,027 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 143,483 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 126,110 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 118,787 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 111,285 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 111,109 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

Pass 1 Aug 2014 101,628 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,800 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 87,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,448 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,398 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 TXS is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AN08 TXS, 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 AN08 TXS registered?

AN08 TXS is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is AN08 TXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 TXS shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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