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CU58 MWW

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

210,112 mi
Last recorded210,112 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 MWW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 210,112 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 195,624 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 180,519 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 173,437 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 173,414 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Indicator fault on trailer socket . (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have corrosion to outer faces . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner front bushes are deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes have considerable movement . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 171,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, cut to sidewall. 5.4mm @centre of tread. 245/40R18 97Y. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to tread area, 5.3mm @centre of tread. 245/40R18 97Y. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.3mm @centre of tread. 245/40R18 97Y. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.8mm @centre of tread. 245/40R18 97Y. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S, approximately 5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 171,147 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, cut to sidewall. 5.4mm @centre of tread. 245/40R18 97Y. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to tread area, 5.3mm @centre of tread. 245/40R18 97Y. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.3mm @centre of tread. 245/40R18 97Y. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.8mm @centre of tread. 245/40R18 97Y. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S, approximately 5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 165,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 158,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 148,290 miles

covers undernearth

Pass 4 Jun 2018 131,883 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 127,120 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 127,120 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 117,260 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 107,446 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 97,892 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,368 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,830 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,044 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)

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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CU58 MWW is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CU58 MWW, 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 CU58 MWW registered?

CU58 MWW is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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