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B2 KSW

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,891 mi
Last recorded91,891 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 KSW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025 91,891 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025
Pass 11 Jul 2024 86,547 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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 82,548 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 78,426 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 73,537 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Upper dust covers are damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Thye tyre is cracking within the tread pattern on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 68,687 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,488 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 64,905 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,065 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,535 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 47,274 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear pads near limit

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,423 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,341 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,433 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 16,873 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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B2 KSW is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B2 KSW, 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 B2 KSW registered?

B2 KSW is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is B2 KSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 KSW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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