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CK58 RUA

2008 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,337 mi
Last recorded159,337 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK58 RUA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 159,337 miles

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

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

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

tpms on

Pass 19 Feb 2025 151,053 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 143,274 miles

Rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 16 Feb 2023 141,322 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 135,763 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 121,800 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 114,139 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres now wearing outer edge.smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 100,797 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 88,141 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,985 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 69,085 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 50,967 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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CK58 RUA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CK58 RUA, 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 CK58 RUA registered?

CK58 RUA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is CK58 RUA safe to buy?

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