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K14 PUL

2008 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

224,708 mi
Last recorded224,708 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 PUL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 224,708 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 224,706 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 217,895 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 209,887 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 201,161 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 183,344 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 173,016 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 173,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 158,993 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 145,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 134,526 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 134,379 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 118,524 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 106,313 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 106,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 95,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2014 95,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 82,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 82,404 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,218 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 60,218 miles

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

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

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

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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K14 PUL is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K14 PUL, 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 K14 PUL registered?

K14 PUL is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is K14 PUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K14 PUL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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