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DU08 ZTO

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,080 mi
Last recorded135,080 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 ZTO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 135,080 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 131,656 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 126,152 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 126,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 119,952 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 111,195 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 101,808 miles

No emissions detected

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,697 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 85,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,724 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2012 76,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 74,459 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 66,371 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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DU08 ZTO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DU08 ZTO, 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 DU08 ZTO?

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What year was DU08 ZTO registered?

DU08 ZTO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is DU08 ZTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 ZTO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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