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HV58 LBU

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

220,408 mi
Last recorded220,408 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 LBU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 220,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 342,109 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides but no sharp edges (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 187,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 168,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front d bush have slight movement

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 168,019 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front d bush have slight movement

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 164,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 149,384 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 134,598 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 119,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 116,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm , limit is 1.6mm and also has a woodscrew in tread (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre outer wall has damage

Pass 12 Oct 2015 110,600 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre inner tread depth on 3mm with rest of tyre above 4mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm with inner edge wearing

Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 102,238 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 85,800 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 85,739 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 74,688 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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HV58 LBU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HV58 LBU, 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 HV58 LBU registered?

HV58 LBU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is HV58 LBU safe to buy?

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