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FE08 EEG

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,036 mi
Last recorded161,036 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 EEG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 161,036 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 154,150 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 154,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 144,552 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 144,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 127,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 127,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 113,553 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 100,058 miles

near side front tyre worn heavily on inside edge but just legal at test time (BORDERLINE PASS)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 100,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre worn heavily on inside edge but just legal at test time (BORDERLINE PASS)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 85,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 85,418 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front and rear discs worn

Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine too clean for emissions

Pass 16 Feb 2011 54,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FE08 EEG is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE08 EEG, 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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FE08 EEG is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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