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DV58 OMF

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,059 mi
Last recorded165,059 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 OMF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 165,059 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level (4 Inoperative) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 164,877 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshner ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level (4 Inoperative) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 147,787 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2018 139,129 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 133,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 122,514 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 115,606 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 109,831 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 101,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 92,402 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r arm dush delaminating

o/s/r arm bush delaminating

Fail 6 Nov 2013 92,402 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r arm dush delaminating

o/s/r arm bush delaminating

Pass 2 Nov 2012 82,256 miles

brake pad warning light on

o/s/r arm bush delaminating

Pass 14 Nov 2011 69,808 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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DV58 OMF is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DV58 OMF, 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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DV58 OMF is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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