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GD08 BGX

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,237 mi
Last recorded196,237 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 BGX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 196,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 196,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 179,544 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 162,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r h/brake reading slightly low

Pass 17 Jul 2014 144,305 miles

windscreen has crack but not afecting drivers view

Fail 15 Jul 2014 144,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

windscreen has crack but not afecting drivers view

Pass 19 Jun 2013 123,340 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 123,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,104 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2011 88,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges tread not cut as deep

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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GD08 BGX is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GD08 BGX, 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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GD08 BGX is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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