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EO58 BKY

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,103 mi
Last recorded183,103 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 BKY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 183,103 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 179,519 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 179,519 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 177,006 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 173,742 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 167,800 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

2.under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

3.front brake pads wearing low

4.slight damage to windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2016 162,254 miles

2.n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges 3. rear brake pads worn to limit

4.o/s/r tyre wearing low on inside edge

Offside 1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2015 153,899 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 143,624 miles

Unable to inspect outr sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 143,227 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 126,821 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 126,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn to legal limits.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 113,718 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 101,325 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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EO58 BKY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO58 BKY, 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 EO58 BKY registered?

EO58 BKY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is EO58 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO58 BKY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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