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HY08 WOC

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,461 mi
Last recorded125,461 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 WOC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2023 125,461 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 114,183 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 110,410 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 105,848 miles

Front tyres on 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2019 99,941 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 13 Feb 2018 94,790 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,513 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 84,574 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 84,561 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,086 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,588 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,785 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,807 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,698 miles

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

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

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 WOC is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HY08 WOC, 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 HY08 WOC registered?

HY08 WOC is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is HY08 WOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 WOC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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