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AP08 SFO

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,474 mi
Last recorded182,474 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 182,474 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 169,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 156,596 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 156,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 139,711 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 139,706 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 124,523 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 112,888 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 100,732 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 88,095 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 88,095 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 67,675 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,307 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 31,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 SFO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AP08 SFO, 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 SFO registered?

AP08 SFO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is AP08 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 SFO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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