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EN08 BHA

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,914 mi
Last recorded114,914 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 BHA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 114,914 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 111,047 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 109,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 104,962 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 99,706 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 96,402 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2019 91,509 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 91,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2018 89,245 miles

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

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

Wipers smearing

Fail 6 May 2018 89,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 13 May 2017 87,453 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 84,399 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 82,144 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 75,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 56,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,266 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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EN08 BHA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BHA, 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 EN08 BHA?

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What year was EN08 BHA registered?

EN08 BHA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is EN08 BHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 BHA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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