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FV08 VMH

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,314 mi
Last recorded154,314 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 VMH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 154,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 154,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 143,133 miles

Crank pulley worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect full underside of the vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2023 143,075 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Crank pulley worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect full underside of the vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2022 134,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 16 Mar 2021 130,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 127,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 127,936 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 117,879 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 117,879 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 3 Mar 2018 105,476 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2018 105,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2018 105,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 93,428 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,036 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 80,968 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,210 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 57,555 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 44,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,825 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 34,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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FV08 VMH is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV08 VMH, 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 FV08 VMH registered?

FV08 VMH is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is FV08 VMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 VMH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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