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AV58 OTH

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,917 mi
Last recorded138,917 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 OTH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 138,917 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Sticking, difficult to open (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps will require polishing before next MoT (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 138,000 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 134,067 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 134,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 131,282 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2021 129,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 127,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 127,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 123,029 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2nd layer of rubber on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 118,958 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 114,680 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 114,653 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working bad connection (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, down to 2nd layer of rubber, Soon exposing ply/cords Strongly advise immediate replacement

Pass 8 Apr 2016 110,834 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2015 106,282 miles

Rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2014 105,367 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 100,691 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 74,942 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 74,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,778 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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AV58 OTH is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV58 OTH, 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 AV58 OTH registered?

AV58 OTH is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 November 2008.

Is AV58 OTH safe to buy?

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