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JU51 TRU

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

179,603 mi
Last recorded179,603 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU51 TRU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 179,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 166,650 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 166,590 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 155,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 143,756 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 135,549 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 131,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 121,174 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 111,645 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 103,754 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 148,152 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,280 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,148 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres worn slightly on inner edges of tread

Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,001 miles

emission level too low to be detected

Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,951 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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JU51 TRU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JU51 TRU, 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 JU51 TRU registered?

JU51 TRU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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