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FY58 UZH

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,589 mi
Last recorded80,589 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 UZH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 72,537 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,775 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 23,884 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 UZH is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UZH, 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

How do I check the history of FY58 UZH?

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What year was FY58 UZH registered?

FY58 UZH is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 October 2008.

Is FY58 UZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 UZH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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