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HT08 GFG

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,778 mi
Last recorded122,778 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 GFG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 122,778 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 119,370 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 117,096 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All showing wear and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 114,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame side bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Majority perished and or worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 113,773 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn nearly touching legal limit and cracking edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 113,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn nearly touching legal limit and cracking edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 109,756 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 105,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 101,748 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering operation noisy

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Winter tyres fitted to both rear wheels

Fail 3 May 2019 101,748 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering operation noisy

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Winter tyres fitted to both rear wheels

Pass 7 Apr 2018 96,727 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 96,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,330 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,624 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 82,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 76,203 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 76,154 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 64,579 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer side.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,289 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 GFG is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GFG, 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 GFG registered?

HT08 GFG is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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