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FV57 XNO

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,181 mi
Last recorded167,181 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 XNO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 167,181 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

FRONT UNDERTRAY IS WET WITH OIL ?

Front FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

LOW BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP IS ON ?

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.64 mm - 225/50R17 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (5.2.3 (e))

PARTICLE FILTER WARNING IS ON ?

Pass 5 Jan 2018 150,693 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 132,481 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 132,481 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 117,718 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 105,207 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 105,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 93,958 miles

o/s front top shock absorber rubber damper damaged.

Fail 30 Dec 2013 93,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s front top shock absorber rubber damper damaged.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 80,255 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 66,896 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,964 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FV57 XNO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FV57 XNO, 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 FV57 XNO registered?

FV57 XNO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is FV57 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 XNO shows 12 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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