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FG08 ZYS

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,568 mi
Last recorded164,568 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 ZYS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 164,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 164,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 161,807 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 161,807 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 159,365 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 156,222 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 154,006 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 152,003 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 151,979 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 149,705 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 146,905 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 145,030 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 135,333 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 214,298 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 214,298 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 201,429 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 201,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 180,294 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 102,856 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FG08 ZYS is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FG08 ZYS, 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 FG08 ZYS registered?

FG08 ZYS is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is FG08 ZYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 ZYS shows 20 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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