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CN08 AVM

2008 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

235,113 mi
Last recorded235,113 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 AVM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 235,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 221,218 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 215,509 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 208,257 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 15 Aug 2014 201,628 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 189,049 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 189,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 180,778 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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CN08 AVM is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc 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 CN08 AVM, 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 CN08 AVM registered?

CN08 AVM is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is CN08 AVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN08 AVM 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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