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K666 WAS

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,273 mi
Last recorded126,273 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK666 WAS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 126,273 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Requires attention ()

Fail 16 Apr 2026 126,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Seems to be loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Requires attention ()

Fail 9 Apr 2026 126,263 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Seems to be loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Requires attention ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 126,251 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrect kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Recommended attention ()

Pass 22 Mar 2025 120,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 115,879 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 115,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 105,739 miles

Slight play in Nearside front steering pivot point

Fail 23 Mar 2023 105,739 miles

Slight play in Nearside front steering pivot point

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,969 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 103,969 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 98,335 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 98,335 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,427 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 86,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No smoke reading(clean engine)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 16 Sep 2017 74,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

No smoke reading(clean engine)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 63,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,760 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 50,305 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 50,285 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 24 Jul 2013 33,758 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 33,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,852 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 16,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 16,751 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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K666 WAS is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K666 WAS, 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 K666 WAS registered?

K666 WAS is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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