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GJ08 GGA

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,753 mi
Last recorded112,753 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 GGA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 112,753 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 112,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 99,694 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,458 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,933 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,941 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,802 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 38,171 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 27,977 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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GJ08 GGA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GJ08 GGA, 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 GJ08 GGA registered?

GJ08 GGA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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