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K18 NYY

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,289 mi
Last recorded182,289 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 NYY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 182,289 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 173,537 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 165,825 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 157,478 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 157,478 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 151,526 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 139,117 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 123,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,125 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

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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K18 NYY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 K18 NYY, 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 K18 NYY registered?

K18 NYY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is K18 NYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 NYY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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