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EN57 SXP

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,902 mi
Last recorded75,902 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 SXP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 75,902 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 75,419 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 74,469 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 73,033 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,730 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,764 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,589 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 70,589 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 67,367 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 67,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,692 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 61,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,587 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,063 miles

front tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 37,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts to osr tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,755 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,918 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,441 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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EN57 SXP is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EN57 SXP, 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 EN57 SXP registered?

EN57 SXP is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is EN57 SXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 SXP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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