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GF08 XFV

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,473 mi
Last recorded160,473 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 XFV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 160,473 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 148,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 140,791 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 125,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 125,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 113,137 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,214 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 97,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,665 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn on inner tread edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlamps are slightly indifferent in colour

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,205 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 65,205 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 84,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,393 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 28 Apr 2011 61,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre sidewall damage

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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GF08 XFV is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GF08 XFV, 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 GF08 XFV registered?

GF08 XFV is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is GF08 XFV safe to buy?

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