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AY58 HNX

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,815 mi
Last recorded99,815 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 HNX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 99,815 miles
Pass 18 May 2025 98,239 miles
Pass 19 May 2024 96,798 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 93,374 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 93,374 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 91,336 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 88,736 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,016 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 64,824 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 63,593 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 59,433 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 55,055 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 45,179 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 38,864 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 35,106 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,283 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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AY58 HNX is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AY58 HNX, 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

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What year was AY58 HNX registered?

AY58 HNX is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is AY58 HNX safe to buy?

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