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FJ08 FCC

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,319 mi
Last recorded74,319 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 FCC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,319 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 63,312 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 63,243 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 60,497 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 60,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,176 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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FJ08 FCC is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FJ08 FCC, 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 FJ08 FCC registered?

FJ08 FCC is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FJ08 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 FCC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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