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AG58 HWU

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,150 mi
Last recorded86,150 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 HWU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 86,150 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,753 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,780 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 67,048 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 67,048 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,527 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 36,054 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 36,054 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

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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AG58 HWU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AG58 HWU, 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

How do I check the history of AG58 HWU?

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What year was AG58 HWU registered?

AG58 HWU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is AG58 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG58 HWU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AG58 HWU have outstanding finance?

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