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DE58 WZF

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

106,102 mi
Last recorded106,102 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 WZF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 106,102 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 82,268 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 80,398 miles

All 4 tyres splitting/deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2023 79,056 miles

All 4 tyres splitting/deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2022 77,429 miles

All 4 tyres splitting/deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2021 75,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear view door mirrors, glass slightly poor round the edges

Pass 10 Feb 2020 74,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front rear view door/wing mirror glass poor

Pass 14 Feb 2019 72,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 70,777 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,840 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed low inside edge (raised tread) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed low inside edge (raised tread) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 65,380 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 62,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 62,686 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,354 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 58,556 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,648 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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DE58 WZF is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 DE58 WZF, 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 DE58 WZF registered?

DE58 WZF is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is DE58 WZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE58 WZF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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