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J300 STE

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,828 mi
Last recorded90,828 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 STE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 90,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside jacking block missing

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 90,828 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside jacking block missing

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 87,714 miles

Front bumper slight damage

Nearside Front jacking block missing

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 83,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge has just met pass criteria recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 83,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 81,512 miles

Central engine and floor under trays fitted unable to check mechanical components.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,408 miles

Central engine and floor under trays fitted unable to check mechanical components.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, have slight wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,386 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 75,386 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,547 miles

Central engine and floor under trays fitted unable to check mechanical components.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,826 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,026 miles

adapted controls fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 60,026 miles

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

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

adapted controls fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

modified controls fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

adaptive controls fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,260 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre has 2 puncture repairs. (not advised to repair runflat tyres)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,239 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,071 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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J300 STE is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 J300 STE, 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 J300 STE registered?

J300 STE is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is J300 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J300 STE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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