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HT08 JYA

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,722 mi
Last recorded99,722 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 JYA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 99,722 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 98,997 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,564 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,904 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 67,910 miles

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

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

unable to carry out emmissions test due to engine being so clean. (undetected peak)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,143 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,891 miles

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 54,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 JYA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JYA, 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 HT08 JYA registered?

HT08 JYA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is HT08 JYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT08 JYA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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