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EN57 TPY

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,328 mi
Last recorded179,328 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 TPY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 179,328 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 175,157 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 175,145 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 169,374 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 163,214 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 163,214 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 148,546 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 133,281 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 120,736 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 108,446 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,170 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 94,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,037 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 79,037 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 71,147 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,301 miles

Nearside 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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EN57 TPY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TPY, 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 EN57 TPY registered?

EN57 TPY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is EN57 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 TPY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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