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DK08 STX

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,353 mi
Last recorded116,353 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 STX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 116,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 101,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 81,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,887 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside slight corrosion on edge of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside slight perish / damage on outer sidewalls dot code 0812 (245/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil residue on engine under tray

Fail 20 Sep 2019 75,881 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside slight corrosion on edge of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside slight perish / damage on outer sidewalls dot code 0812 (245/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil residue on engine under tray

Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,573 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,047 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,571 miles

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

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

car undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2016 61,491 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,380 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Mar 2015 59,380 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,448 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 12 Feb 2013 50,259 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,965 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,865 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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DK08 STX is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol 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 DK08 STX, 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 DK08 STX registered?

DK08 STX is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is DK08 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 STX 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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