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DF08 VMA

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,144 mi
Last recorded108,144 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 VMA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 108,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 108,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 104,054 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 104,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2021 97,642 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 94,713 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,248 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,272 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 76,492 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,033 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 55,324 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,616 miles

advise rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,066 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 34,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

emissions to clean to read

Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,360 miles

Near side front tyre worn low on inner edge.

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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DF08 VMA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DF08 VMA, 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 DF08 VMA?

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What year was DF08 VMA registered?

DF08 VMA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is DF08 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 VMA shows 16 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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