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FL08 WZU

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,175 mi
Last recorded107,175 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 WZU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,175 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 107,170 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 103,184 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 103,184 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 102,070 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 98,095 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,219 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 89,219 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 79,553 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,641 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,641 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s mirror cracked

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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FL08 WZU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FL08 WZU, 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 FL08 WZU registered?

FL08 WZU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is FL08 WZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 WZU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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