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EN57 OSY

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,546 mi
Last recorded132,546 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 OSY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 132,546 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 129,887 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 121,530 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 121,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 103,079 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 103,079 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 84,473 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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EN57 OSY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN57 OSY, 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 EN57 OSY?

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What year was EN57 OSY registered?

EN57 OSY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is EN57 OSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 OSY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN57 OSY have outstanding finance?

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