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HV58 LFD

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

189,143 mi
Last recorded189,143 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 189,143 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 185,514 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 179,012 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 175,031 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 172,182 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 167,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 152,763 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 139,212 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 127,327 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 126,989 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 114,809 miles

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

handbrake on 16% limit

Pass 14 Sep 2015 104,094 miles

rack end play

Pass 21 Aug 2014 95,097 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 95,097 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,884 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,785 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,514 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 LFD 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 LFD, 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 LFD registered?

HV58 LFD is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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