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HT08EGU
2008 BMW 5 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration HT08EGU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 23 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 197,257 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- under vehicle and components general surface corrosion
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 197,257 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- under vehicle and components general surface corrosion
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 180,624 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 180,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 171,391 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,519 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Orange. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Orange. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
27 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 157,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt missing Buckle. (7.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Orange. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Orange. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
7 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,067 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,494 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,494 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
22 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,434 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2020 5 Jul 20265 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,071 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2019 5 Jul 202621 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,792 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2018 5 Jul 202625 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,182 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2017 5 Jul 20267 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,971 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2016 5 Jul 20265 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,632 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015 5 Jul 202631 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,953 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
24 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,983 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013 5 Jul 20265 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,902 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HT08EGU was registered on 2008-08-12
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