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DG58 UYB

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,719 mi
Last recorded180,719 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 UYB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 180,719 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 172,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 166,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 158,748 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 158,382 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 150,033 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front boomerang arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 140,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 130,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 113,668 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 113,668 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 99,605 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 88,151 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 84,822 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 79,722 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 14 Sep 2011 54,487 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 UYB is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UYB, 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 UYB registered?

DG58 UYB is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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The MOT history for DG58 UYB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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