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EA08 JFK

2008 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,116 mi
Last recorded114,116 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 JFK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2011 114,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre heavily worn inner edge, no cords visible, recommend attention.

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge, no cords visible, also worn on outer edge, recommend attention.

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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EA08 JFK is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA08 JFK, 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 EA08 JFK registered?

EA08 JFK is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is EA08 JFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 JFK shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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