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FY58 UJW

2008 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

226,638 mi
Last recorded226,638 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 UJW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 226,638 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 211,014 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 211,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 197,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi - pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2021 172,858 miles

Front flexi pipe on exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 172,858 miles

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

Front flexi pipe on exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 140,599 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 122,071 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 122,071 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 103,865 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 103,865 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 85,594 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 70,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Aug 2015 70,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2014 60,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,801 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,135 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 41,061 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,246 miles

near side tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 UJW is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY58 UJW, 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 FY58 UJW registered?

FY58 UJW is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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