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GF08 XRW

2008 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,152 mi
Last recorded100,152 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 XRW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 100,152 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 99,382 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 70,591 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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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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How do I check the history of GF08 XRW?

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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.

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