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EY58 XLJ

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,009 mi
Last recorded115,009 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 XLJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 115,009 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 115,009 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing rear both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 109,381 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 109,378 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 101,724 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 98,233 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,984 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 81,943 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald no canvas showing when inspected (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 65,056 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 65,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,881 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 24,991 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 17,232 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,627 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 XLJ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XLJ, 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 EY58 XLJ registered?

EY58 XLJ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is EY58 XLJ safe to buy?

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