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CE08 YKZ

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

179,907 mi
Last recorded179,907 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 YKZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 179,907 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 160,955 miles

Engine oil leal

Nearside Rear 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 14 Apr 2018 141,018 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 121,611 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

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

both front tyres are in a poor condition

parking brake just passed

Pass 21 Jul 2016 117,918 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 20 Jul 2015 114,057 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 109,656 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 104,621 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 104,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2012 93,124 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 79,567 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 YKZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

CE08 YKZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is CE08 YKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 YKZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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