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EN08 BCO

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

178,448 mi
Last recorded178,448 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 BCO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 178,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2020 172,455 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2019 165,543 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray Cover Obscuring Testable Items

Pass 12 Sep 2018 159,763 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 152,433 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 144,066 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 138,317 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 132,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 125,898 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 118,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 101,962 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 101,962 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)

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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EN08 BCO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EN08 BCO, 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 EN08 BCO registered?

EN08 BCO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is EN08 BCO safe to buy?

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