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KL08 TSO

2008 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,663 mi
Last recorded108,663 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 TSO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,663 miles

imbalance in handbrake

rear tyres worn badly inner edges advise replacement

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Dec 2016 108,663 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

imbalance in handbrake

rear tyres worn badly inner edges advise replacement

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Dec 2015 105,247 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 168,474 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,736 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 91,494 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,377 miles

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 9 Jan 2013 70,862 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,270 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,354 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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KL08 TSO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KL08 TSO, 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 KL08 TSO registered?

KL08 TSO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KL08 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL08 TSO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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