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DG58 LYF

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

248,884 mi
Last recorded248,884 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 LYF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2023 248,884 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 239,310 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 227,075 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 214,897 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 205,646 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 187,422 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 164,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & slight cut inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 151,947 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (front) bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 144,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 133,820 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 114,795 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,460 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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DG58 LYF is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc 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 DG58 LYF, 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 DG58 LYF registered?

DG58 LYF is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is DG58 LYF safe to buy?

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