CarVerify

Free Car Check

JSG 14A

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,799 mi
Last recorded152,799 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSG 14A
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 152,799 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Jan 2026 152,799 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 143,978 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 134,114 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufacturers plastic under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2023 126,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 116,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 116,180 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 108,076 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,012 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 86,449 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,463 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,394 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,308 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,311 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 57,311 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,412 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,232 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 31,340 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 31,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JSG 14A is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 JSG 14A, 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

How do I check the history of JSG 14A?

You can check the full history of JSG 14A by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JSG 14A registered?

JSG 14A is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is JSG 14A safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSG 14A 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.

Does JSG 14A have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JSG 14A. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.