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EY58 HJK

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,016 mi
Last recorded119,016 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 HJK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 119,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 119,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 99,026 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2024 80,154 miles

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

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2023 67,211 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 55,160 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 53,518 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 51,836 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 50,407 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 48,186 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 44,662 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 44,661 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 41,349 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,741 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 33,589 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 33,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,862 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,196 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 18,965 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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EY58 HJK is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol 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 EY58 HJK, 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 EY58 HJK registered?

EY58 HJK is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is EY58 HJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY58 HJK 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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