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GD08 UYN

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,096 mi
Last recorded158,096 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 UYN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 158,096 miles

offside rear parking brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 26 Mar 2019 145,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 142,346 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 134,411 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 127,494 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 111,207 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 102,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 98,439 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 83,068 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 83,068 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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GD08 UYN is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GD08 UYN, 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 GD08 UYN registered?

GD08 UYN is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is GD08 UYN safe to buy?

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