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FE08 YBT

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,679 mi
Last recorded224,679 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 YBT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 224,679 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link joints have play

rear seatbelts not tested due to seats folded down

Fail 6 May 2026 224,679 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm fronts on inner treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link joints have play

rear seatbelts not tested due to seats folded down

Pass 6 May 2025 218,987 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 200,797 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 203,821 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 198,493 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 198,275 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 186,692 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 186,639 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 172,108 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 166,393 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 153,723 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 139,514 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 127,852 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 113,489 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 103,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre very low on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2013 103,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre very low on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 93,511 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 93,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 4 Apr 2011 67,522 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 67,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YBT is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FE08 YBT, 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 FE08 YBT registered?

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

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