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J23 OEB

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,003 mi
Last recorded180,003 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 OEB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 180,003 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 154,419 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 151,049 miles

Central Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 145,093 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 145,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 142,603 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 142,603 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 138,570 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 124,003 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 112,417 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 97,090 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,376 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 89,333 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,401 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 81,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,288 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,356 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on shoulder

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,519 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,590 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,814 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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J23 OEB is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J23 OEB, 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 J23 OEB registered?

J23 OEB is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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