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B25 STY

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,543 mi
Last recorded141,543 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 STY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 141,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 130,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 130,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 119,579 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 119,579 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 114,392 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 112,431 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 109,132 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 105,591 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 105,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2019 94,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 91,303 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,924 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 75,967 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 65,490 miles

Emissions To Clean To Test

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,594 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,390 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 42,954 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,571 miles

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

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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B25 STY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B25 STY, 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 B25 STY registered?

B25 STY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is B25 STY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B25 STY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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