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HN58 FHM

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

203,966 mi
Last recorded203,966 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 FHM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 203,966 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 203,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 192,475 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 187,231 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 187,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 179,882 miles

DPF pressure sensor pipe missing

Fail 1 Jun 2015 179,882 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

DPF pressure sensor pipe missing

Pass 14 May 2014 165,879 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 152,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 131,460 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 94,898 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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HN58 FHM is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HN58 FHM, 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 HN58 FHM registered?

HN58 FHM is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is HN58 FHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN58 FHM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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