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HT08 FVO

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,605 mi
Last recorded141,605 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 FVO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 141,605 miles

slight play in nearside rear upper rear suspension arm ball joint

Fail 14 Oct 2020 141,605 miles

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

slight play in nearside rear upper rear suspension arm ball joint

Pass 9 Oct 2019 132,558 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 122,347 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 111,776 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 101,539 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 91,391 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No emissions print out reading to low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 71,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,201 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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HT08 FVO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HT08 FVO, 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 HT08 FVO registered?

HT08 FVO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is HT08 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT08 FVO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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