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FM57 ENX

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,678 mi
Last recorded177,678 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ENX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 177,678 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 177,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 158,091 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 158,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 157,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 139,014 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 127,391 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 116,124 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 116,123 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 116,117 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perishing / scuffed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perished / scuffed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread and perishing around circumference

Advise both rear tyres perishing and badly wearing on inner edges of tread

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

Oil leak underside of vehicle oily ()

Pass 9 May 2016 107,132 miles

engine/undercovers fitted

front tyres worn low edges/perished

rear tyres low inner inner edge/perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 97,716 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,291 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 84,555 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 84,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 70,746 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,101 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 52,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FM57 ENX is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FM57 ENX, 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 FM57 ENX registered?

FM57 ENX is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is FM57 ENX safe to buy?

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