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CE08 AXZ

2008 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,759 mi
Last recorded99,759 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 AXZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,759 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,330 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 59,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,201 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,804 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,672 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,404 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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CE08 AXZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CE08 AXZ, 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 CE08 AXZ registered?

CE08 AXZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 AXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 AXZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE08 AXZ have outstanding finance?

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