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EO58 VXR

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,802 mi
Last recorded195,802 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 VXR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 195,802 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 195,802 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure both rears (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 185,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 176,124 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 165,316 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 256,751 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 144,899 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 132,314 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 125,559 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 113,231 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 113,225 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 92,611 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,789 miles

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,789 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 56,757 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,757 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,653 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 VXR is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

EO58 VXR is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is EO58 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO58 VXR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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