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AX57 HDV

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,660 mi
Last recorded192,660 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 HDV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 192,660 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 191,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 184,809 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 177,213 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 168,482 miles

nearside front flexi pipe marked (not showing cords )

Fail 18 Dec 2012 164,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 164,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 133,810 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 133,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 101,135 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 101,135 miles

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

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

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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AX57 HDV is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX57 HDV, 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 AX57 HDV registered?

AX57 HDV is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is AX57 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 HDV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX57 HDV have outstanding finance?

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