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AP51 HAS

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,467 mi
Last recorded166,467 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 HAS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 166,467 miles

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

Offside Front Upper 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 12 Jun 2018 149,889 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 135,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2016 125,478 miles

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

WINTER TYRES FITTED

Fail 11 May 2015 113,822 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 113,822 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 108,401 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 97,518 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 90,208 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 89,379 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 75,290 miles

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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AP51 HAS is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AP51 HAS, 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 AP51 HAS registered?

AP51 HAS is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is AP51 HAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 HAS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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