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CK08 YXS

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

176,024 mi
Last recorded176,024 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 YXS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 176,024 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 172,839 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 172,826 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 163,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 160,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 154,791 miles

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 13 Jan 2020 150,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake very high

Pass 8 Jan 2019 143,026 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 135,897 miles

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

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

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2016 127,054 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 115,406 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 107,233 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 98,305 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,345 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 61,095 miles

Nearside Rear 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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CK08 YXS is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CK08 YXS, 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 CK08 YXS registered?

CK08 YXS is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is CK08 YXS safe to buy?

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