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AJ58 DSX

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,198 mi
Last recorded186,198 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 186,198 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 172,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 160,345 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 154,594 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 154,569 miles

Offside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification shocker (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 143,439 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 129,716 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 129,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 118,837 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 108,041 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,767 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 85,568 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,583 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,333 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 DSX is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DSX, 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 DSX registered?

AJ58 DSX is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is AJ58 DSX safe to buy?

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