MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,257 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
under vehicle and components general surface corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
under vehicle and components general surface corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Orange. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Orange. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt missing Buckle. (7.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Orange. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Orange. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cut to tread of offside rear tyre, no cord exposed
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
shallow cut to nearside rear tyre, no cord exposed
sill covers fitted
nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm
offside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge
offside rear tyre on 1.6mm
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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HT08 EGU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 HT08 EGU, 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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HT08 EGU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 August 2008.
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