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HY08 HYA

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,250 mi
Last recorded38,250 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 HYA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,250 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 36,803 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 36,803 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 33,760 miles

Offside repeater lamp not working but front one is visible from the side view.

All 4 tyres cut and perished, no cords visible.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,794 miles

Offside wing repeater not working but offside front indicator is wrap around type.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 30,794 miles

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

Offside wing repeater not working but offside front indicator is wrap around type.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 24,546 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 19,732 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 15,010 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2012 15,010 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 10,114 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 5,571 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured

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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HY08 HYA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HY08 HYA, 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 HY08 HYA registered?

HY08 HYA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HY08 HYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 HYA shows 12 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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