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CN08 AWM

2008 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

199,513 mi
Last recorded199,513 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2022 199,513 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

check nearside rear parking brakes

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2021 191,181 miles

Nearside headlamp slight insecure

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2020 179,621 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 225,103 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 213,559 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 207,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 203,020 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 198,683 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 192,979 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 188,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 183,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 AWM is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AWM, 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 AWM registered?

CN08 AWM is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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