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GK08 NHL

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,733 mi
Last recorded112,733 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 NHL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 112,733 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 101,691 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf tyre in poor condition ( perrishing in tread)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 90,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf tyre in poor condition ( perrishing in tread)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,799 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2012 71,420 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 71,420 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 43,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,722 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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GK08 NHL is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK08 NHL, 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 GK08 NHL registered?

GK08 NHL is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is GK08 NHL safe to buy?

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