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FX58 VAH

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,078 mi
Last recorded166,078 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 VAH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 166,078 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 166,078 miles

Offside Front Inner Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 160,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 158,725 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 158,725 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 155,162 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 151,665 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 146,963 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 138,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 138,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 111,996 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 85,059 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 85,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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FX58 VAH is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FX58 VAH, 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 FX58 VAH registered?

FX58 VAH is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is FX58 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX58 VAH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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