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2008 BMW 5 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SL08UVN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 16 Jul 2025
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,034 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2025 12 Jun 202619 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,383 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,317 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,811 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,458 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2021 12 Jun 20263 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,911 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- passed emission test with low smoke levels
- n/s and o/s rear tyres fitted are second hand but ok.
3 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 78,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running on 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- passed emission test with low smoke levels
22 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,583 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 12 Jun 202630 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,142 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017 12 Jun 202624 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,816 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,714 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,021 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202620 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,932 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 12 Jun 202625 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,452 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 12 Jun 202623 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
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SL08UVN was registered on 2008-03-31
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