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AV58 OSC

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

242,963 mi
Last recorded242,963 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 OSC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 242,963 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 219,144 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES INNER& OUTER PORTION EDGES MINOR TREAD BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 204,375 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 185,292 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 178,590 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 178,590 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear on the inner sidewall marked in yellow (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 169,669 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 164,220 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 156,407 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 115,931 miles

front inner pads worn low

front plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

rear pads worn low

Fail 23 Nov 2013 115,906 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front inner pads worn low

front plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

rear pads worn low

Pass 7 Nov 2012 79,742 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,760 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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AV58 OSC is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV58 OSC, 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 AV58 OSC registered?

AV58 OSC is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 November 2008.

Is AV58 OSC safe to buy?

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