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DG08 VGJ

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,912 mi
Last recorded124,912 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 124,912 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 124,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Rim damage and cracked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 120,632 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 113,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 105,952 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 105,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 99,570 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 99,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 90,909 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 83,613 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 77,644 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,644 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 75,654 miles

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

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

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 VGJ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG08 VGJ, 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

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What year was DG08 VGJ registered?

DG08 VGJ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is DG08 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 VGJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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