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FY58 EFA

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,120 mi
Last recorded103,120 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 EFA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,120 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 101,182 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,255 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 91,878 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 86,425 miles

Low Emission

Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,600 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,460 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 61,255 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 61,255 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

l/h/front tyre worn on edges.smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 1 May 2013 34,667 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,542 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 12,882 miles

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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FY58 EFA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FY58 EFA, 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 FY58 EFA registered?

FY58 EFA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is FY58 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 EFA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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