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2008 BMW 5 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GV08RBU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 03 Nov 2022
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 157,449 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 157,449 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,101 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,345 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 144,088 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2019 26 Jun 202624 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,579 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2018 26 Jun 202624 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 140,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working angle eye (1.1.A.3b)
26 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,302 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2017 26 Jun 202614 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 134,626 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 134,626 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
16 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 132,279 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2015 26 Jun 202612 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 132,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
2 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 124,765 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 115,608 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2013 26 Jun 20268 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 101,012 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2012 26 Jun 20268 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 101,012 MI
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GV08RBU was registered on 2008-05-02
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