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FY08 RTO

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,727 mi
Last recorded125,727 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 RTO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 125,727 miles

Offside Front Flexi brake hose support loose

Fail 21 Feb 2019 125,620 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Flexi brake hose support loose

Offside rev lamp not working

Pass 19 Feb 2018 110,576 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 101,099 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2016 94,151 miles

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

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

Front tyres are stepped and wearing on inner and outer edges.

Front wipers are starting to smear.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Slight play in steering.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2015 79,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 68,740 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 68,739 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,040 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,217 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 41,526 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,504 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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FY08 RTO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FY08 RTO, 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 FY08 RTO registered?

FY08 RTO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FY08 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 RTO shows 12 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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