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DK58 AYB

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2394cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,532 mi
Last recorded99,532 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 AYB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 99,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 97,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 94,672 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 23 Jan 2023 91,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,860 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 75,732 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 69,859 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 69,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Jan 2019 59,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS + OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 56,996 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,267 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 51,021 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,912 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,851 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,286 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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DK58 AYB is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DK58 AYB, 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 DK58 AYB registered?

DK58 AYB is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 October 2008.

Is DK58 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK58 AYB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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