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HT57 ARX

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

205,003 mi
Last recorded205,003 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 ARX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 205,003 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 205,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 202,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2017 202,293 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak wet (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no smoke detected

Pass 23 Aug 2016 196,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Aug 2016 196,006 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 189,411 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 178,612 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 178,612 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 150,871 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 150,871 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 135,741 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 104,478 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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HT57 ARX is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HT57 ARX, 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 HT57 ARX registered?

HT57 ARX is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is HT57 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT57 ARX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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