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JM08 PEA

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,819 mi
Last recorded71,819 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM08 PEA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 71,819 miles

cover fitted too outer sills

under side of vehicle partly covered

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated most arm joint dust cover boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 71,819 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated most arm joint dust cover boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

cover fitted too outer sills

under side of vehicle partly covered

Pass 10 Apr 2025 65,791 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 21 Jul 2023 63,403 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 63,400 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 62,963 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 62,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,195 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,177 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 51,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 245/40 x 18 93 y rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 40,612 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 32,809 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,644 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,494 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 27,485 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 27,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,656 miles

near side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 20,427 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 17,034 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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JM08 PEA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JM08 PEA, 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 JM08 PEA registered?

JM08 PEA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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