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CX08 YCE

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

233,918 mi
Last recorded233,918 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 YCE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 233,918 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 233,918 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 215,155 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 195,556 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 195,556 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 181,553 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 181,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 158,716 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 135,840 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 115,363 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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CX08 YCE is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX08 YCE, 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

How do I check the history of CX08 YCE?

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What year was CX08 YCE registered?

CX08 YCE is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is CX08 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 YCE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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