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HX58 FTZ

2008 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,686 mi
Last recorded174,686 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX58 FTZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 174,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 168,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 159,970 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 159,909 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OSR BRAKE CALIPER RETAING CLIP MISSING

Pass 3 Jan 2022 150,669 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 150,668 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 148,638 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 144,458 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 138,242 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 132,279 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s/f damage

Fail 30 Aug 2017 132,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL FOUR (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s/f damage

Pass 26 Aug 2016 124,849 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 118,315 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 108,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 94,995 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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HX58 FTZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HX58 FTZ, 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 HX58 FTZ registered?

HX58 FTZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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