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K12 AYJ

2008 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,344 mi
Last recorded151,344 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 AYJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 151,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 140,697 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 140,697 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothn bottom hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 132,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 130,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 130,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 123,311 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 114,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint has play, possible cause of uneven wear on o/s/r tyre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 99,440 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 99,434 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 87,816 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 87,811 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,995 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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K12 AYJ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K12 AYJ, 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 K12 AYJ registered?

K12 AYJ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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The MOT history for K12 AYJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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