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FV58 XBA

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,321 mi
Last recorded119,321 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 XBA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 119,321 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 116,223 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 116,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 108,250 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 104,022 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 101,978 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 98,204 miles

stone chips in offside lower windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2017 89,864 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,528 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 54,641 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FV58 XBA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV58 XBA, 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 FV58 XBA registered?

FV58 XBA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is FV58 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV58 XBA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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