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DG08 PFJ

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

166,115 mi
Last recorded166,115 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 PFJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 166,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 166,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 151,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,317 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 124,751 miles

Nearside Rear Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2018 118,800 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 114,226 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 23 Feb 2017 107,240 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

passenger side rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,192 miles

Passenger rear tyre has small cut in wall

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,638 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,811 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,893 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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DG08 PFJ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DG08 PFJ, 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 DG08 PFJ registered?

DG08 PFJ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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