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AP08 OAM

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,537 mi
Last recorded172,537 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 OAM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2015 172,537 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 154,756 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 136,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 107,339 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,415 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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AP08 OAM is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OAM, 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 AP08 OAM registered?

AP08 OAM is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is AP08 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 OAM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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