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AP08 KFL

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

219,480 mi
Last recorded219,480 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 KFL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 219,480 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 219,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 210,086 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 199,069 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 184,463 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 172,988 miles

DPF light on dash

Fail 2 Jul 2019 172,988 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

DPF light on dash

Pass 7 Jul 2018 164,682 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 156,325 miles

front exhaust flexy very worn and weak

offside front tyre bald on very outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2016 149,909 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 149,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 141,347 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 134,907 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 126,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 106,867 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Superficial cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 20 May 2011 73,446 miles

Both front tyres are starting to crack on the inner sidewall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP08 KFL is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AP08 KFL, 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 AP08 KFL registered?

AP08 KFL is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is AP08 KFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 KFL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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