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EA08 WOJ

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,665 mi
Last recorded160,665 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 WOJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2026 160,665 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 148,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2023 143,589 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Differential noisy

Slight underside corrosion

Winter tyres fitted all round

Pass 17 Jun 2022 136,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 130,451 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 124,607 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 118,933 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 116,373 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 110,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 107,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 102,024 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 92,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 81,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WOJ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests 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 WOJ, 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 EA08 WOJ registered?

EA08 WOJ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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