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BD08 WEA

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,500 mi
Last recorded141,500 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 WEA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 141,500 miles

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 138,103 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 136,261 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine & underbody panels fitted

Fail 2 May 2024 136,261 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 132,527 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 May 2023 132,527 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 126,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine & under body panels fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2022 126,666 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 119,022 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 119,022 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 114,870 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 108,075 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 107,843 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 100,545 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 100,487 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,515 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 92,514 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 92,398 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,500 miles

Both front tyres slight abnormal wear

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2013 62,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,828 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 50,281 miles

front number plate in poor condition advise

Pass 27 May 2011 37,254 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 37,254 miles

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)

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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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?

The MOT history for BD08 WEA shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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