MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,034 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with blue chalk ( rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp with grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
covers & shields fitted
Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
car tested in wet weather
parking brake slightly weak
rear differential slightly leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front windscreen chip
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GF08 VTJ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 GF08 VTJ, 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 GF08 VTJ registered?
GF08 VTJ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2008.
Is GF08 VTJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for GF08 VTJ 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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