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K500 ONY

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,087 mi
Last recorded137,087 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 ONY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 137,087 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 136,066 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 127,761 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 119,923 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 108,810 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 108,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,849 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 94,376 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,929 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 82,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 82,191 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,509 miles

emissions no acceleration detected

Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,978 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 47,461 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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K500 ONY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K500 ONY, 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 K500 ONY registered?

K500 ONY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is K500 ONY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 ONY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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