MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,152 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear discs corroding
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front discs corroding
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear discs corroding
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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GF08 XRW is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?
GF08 XRW is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 2008.
Is GF08 XRW safe to buy?
The MOT history for GF08 XRW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GF08 XRW have outstanding finance?
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