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GD57 EFM

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,546 mi
Last recorded157,546 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 EFM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 157,546 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 155,453 miles

Exhaust flexible perished.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nail in in O/S/R tyre centre tread.

Nearside Rear tyre approx 3mm remaining.

Offside Rear drive shaft outer boot perished.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nail in N/S/F tyre centre tread.

Fail 16 Feb 2021 155,453 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust flexible perished.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nail in in O/S/R tyre centre tread.

Nearside Rear tyre approx 3mm remaining.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear drive shaft outer boot perished.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nail in N/S/F tyre centre tread.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 147,832 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 147,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 138,098 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension arm bush

Pass 27 Feb 2018 131,676 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 123,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 116,003 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 116,003 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges [245/35/19y]

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge [275/30/19y]

Pass 28 Oct 2015 114,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 108,446 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,009 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 84,245 miles

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

unable to check all underside for plastic covers

Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,404 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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GD57 EFM is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GD57 EFM, 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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GD57 EFM is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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