MOT Status
ValidMileage
141,500 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine & underbody panels fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine & underbody panels fitted
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine & underbody panels fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine & under body panels fitted
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine & under body panels fitted
Front wipers smear slightly
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
hand brake slightly ill adjusted
under side of car covered in thick clay/mud unable to fully inspect some components e.g brake pipes, wheels for cracks and so on
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front wipers smear slightly
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
hand brake slightly ill adjusted
under side of car covered in thick clay/mud unable to fully inspect some components e.g brake pipes, wheels for cracks and so on
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hole letting grease out but not letting dirt in yet (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre tapering on inside
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hole letting grease out but not letting dirt in yet (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre tapering on inside
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose twisted both front (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose slightly chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Hand brake lever has little reserve travel
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front tyres slight abnormal wear
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front number plate in poor condition advise
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BD08 WEA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 BD08 WEA, 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 BD08 WEA registered?
BD08 WEA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 June 2008.
Is BD08 WEA safe to buy?
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