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AJ58 DRZ

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

330,110 mi
Last recorded330,110 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 DRZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 330,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 199,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 191,511 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 174,539 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 165,988 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 153,215 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 140,629 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 140,629 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2017 130,156 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2017 130,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2017 122,314 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 110,280 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 110,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2015 96,914 miles

emissions level low,no print out

Pass 16 Jan 2014 85,398 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,763 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 67,763 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,572 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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AJ58 DRZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AJ58 DRZ, 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.

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What year was AJ58 DRZ registered?

AJ58 DRZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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