MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear tyre worn close to wear markers
covers obscuring some components
undertrays obscuring some components
undertrays covering under the car not allowing inspection
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
undertrays covering under the car not allowing inspection
advise diff leaking oil
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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DF08 XRW is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 DF08 XRW, 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 DF08 XRW registered?
DF08 XRW is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 March 2008.
Is DF08 XRW safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF08 XRW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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