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GFZ 3096

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,581 mi
Last recorded66,581 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 3096
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,581 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 52,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,154 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,956 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 34,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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GFZ 3096 is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GFZ 3096, 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

How do I check the history of GFZ 3096?

You can check the full history of GFZ 3096 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GFZ 3096 registered?

GFZ 3096 is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is GFZ 3096 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFZ 3096 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GFZ 3096 have outstanding finance?

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