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CE08 AZU

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,176 mi
Last recorded139,176 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 AZU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 139,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 117,131 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 107,317 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,224 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 731,377 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

delay on parking brake to achieve efforts

Fail 20 Feb 2012 73,177 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

delay on parking brake to achieve efforts

Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AZU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AZU, 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 AZU registered?

CE08 AZU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is CE08 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 AZU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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