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EK58 NYC

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,023 mi
Last recorded125,023 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 NYC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 125,023 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 119,488 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 119,488 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 114,016 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 114,016 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 100,337 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2022 91,442 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 91,442 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 82,264 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 82,264 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 76,540 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2018 68,417 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2017 58,119 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 45,767 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,086 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,048 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 40,709 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 34,349 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,496 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,817 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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EK58 NYC is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EK58 NYC, 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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What year was EK58 NYC registered?

EK58 NYC is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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