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FY58 UJD

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

203,284 mi
Last recorded203,284 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 UJD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 203,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

both front shock absorber bump stops damaged

oil leak but not excessive - rear differential

various rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in any movement

Fail 20 Mar 2020 203,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

both front shock absorber bump stops damaged

oil leak but not excessive - rear differential

various rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in any movement

Pass 16 Mar 2019 170,505 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres slight wear on inner shoulders

nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 28 Mar 2018 162,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer cv joint leaking grease

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 153,062 miles

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 142,940 miles

Offside Front side light intermittent

Offside Rear cv boot leaking

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

wipers poor

Fail 1 Apr 2016 142,940 miles

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

Offside Front side light intermittent

Offside Rear cv boot leaking

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

wipers poor

Pass 30 Mar 2015 132,917 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 117,267 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 99,236 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 94,974 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 70,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UJD is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY58 UJD, 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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FY58 UJD is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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