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J14 MME

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,815 mi
Last recorded110,815 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 MME
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 110,815 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi has slight leak

Pass 4 Feb 2025 103,389 miles

advise(rear discs surfaces beginning to score)

advise(slight leak at exhaust flexi)

Pass 2 Feb 2024 96,491 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 90,617 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,871 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 84,267 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 84,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 80,865 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 76,962 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,359 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,909 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 61,382 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected reading was 0.02

Pass 17 Jan 2014 49,963 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,794 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 45,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,022 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,519 miles

ADVISE N/SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE 2mm

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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J14 MME is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J14 MME, 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 J14 MME registered?

J14 MME is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is J14 MME safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 MME shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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