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GK08 RHF

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

186,747 mi
Last recorded186,747 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 RHF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 186,747 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 181,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 181,070 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 177,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r inner light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2022 173,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 169,167 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower suspension arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 162,361 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 162,351 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 130,247 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 117,696 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 104,366 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Frontmost (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,313 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 62,712 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,805 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,052 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,598 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 28,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyrh wearing on edges

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 RHF is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GK08 RHF, 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

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What year was GK08 RHF registered?

GK08 RHF is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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