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EY58 XVU

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,438 mi
Last recorded180,438 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 XVU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 180,438 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 170,539 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 161,089 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 148,855 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 126,874 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 126,874 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 85,676 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,431 miles

chip in windscreen

judder on front brakes

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 XVU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XVU, 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

How do I check the history of EY58 XVU?

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What year was EY58 XVU registered?

EY58 XVU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is EY58 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY58 XVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY58 XVU have outstanding finance?

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