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AJ58 DSO

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,681 mi
Last recorded164,681 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 DSO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 164,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 164,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 157,411 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 151,700 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 146,690 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 146,690 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 140,550 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both anti roll bar link boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges ( 3mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge ( 3mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge ( 3mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 129,806 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 186,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 111,819 miles

Chip in windscreen in zone b

Emissions to clean

Oil over max

Rear brake discs worn

Slight play in o/s/r drop link

Pass 24 Sep 2015 104,586 miles

rear brake discs rusty worn and pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,200 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 97,181 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,204 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,686 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,736 miles

Lean burn diesel no results recorded

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 DSO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DSO, 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 DSO registered?

AJ58 DSO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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