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FJ58 EZW

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,082 mi
Last recorded186,082 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 EZW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 186,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

diagnostics plugged in at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2019 168,293 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 168,289 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 156,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 feathering edges

Pass 23 Jan 2017 147,762 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 138,196 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 138,167 miles

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

coolant leak

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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FJ58 EZW is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FJ58 EZW, 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 FJ58 EZW registered?

FJ58 EZW is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ58 EZW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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