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FG58 URK

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,554 mi
Last recorded151,554 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 URK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 151,554 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 135,951 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 135,951 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 121,033 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 100,818 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 86,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,410 miles

front screen has crack

Fail 14 Apr 2014 60,391 miles

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

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

front screen has crack

Pass 11 Oct 2013 30,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 30,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 20,803 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

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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FG58 URK is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG58 URK, 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 FG58 URK registered?

FG58 URK is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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