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HN58 GOE

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,810 mi
Last recorded189,810 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 GOE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 189,810 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2025 289,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 281,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 169,198 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 156,814 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 144,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 144,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 135,733 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 130,721 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 130,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexible broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 127,822 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 127,822 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake low and flutuating

Pass 20 Jul 2017 124,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 124,638 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,959 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 119,905 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 109,017 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 87,742 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 73,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2012 67,798 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 67,798 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 57,032 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 GOE is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 GOE, 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 HN58 GOE registered?

HN58 GOE is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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