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G10 TMJ

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

232,627 mi
Last recorded232,627 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 TMJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 232,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 219,387 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 203,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 184,127 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre brake light not working

Fail 9 Dec 2022 184,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre brake light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2021 168,575 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushed de-laminating from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushed de-laminating from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 148,455 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 147,452 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 145,805 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 145,805 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 144,702 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 144,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 128,231 miles

Central Rear stop light not working at time of test but obligatory lamps working correctly

Pass 15 Dec 2015 108,805 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 86,852 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 62,294 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 49,944 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,275 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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G10 TMJ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G10 TMJ, 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 G10 TMJ registered?

G10 TMJ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is G10 TMJ safe to buy?

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