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F13 EBF

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,529 mi
Last recorded116,529 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 EBF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 116,529 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 113,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear floors starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2024 109,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2023 104,496 miles

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

rear floors starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jun 2023 104,496 miles

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

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

rear floors starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jun 2022 101,828 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 99,066 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 97,496 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,625 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 86,169 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 77,259 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,175 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,158 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 56,220 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 47,449 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 36,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 36,511 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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F13 EBF is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 F13 EBF, 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 F13 EBF registered?

F13 EBF is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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