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HY58 HVB

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

212,400 mi
Last recorded212,400 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 HVB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 212,400 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arms movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 315,333 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 183,592 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axel Corrosion

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 176,165 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 153,379 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 152,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 129,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 118,234 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edges rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,163 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,009 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,298 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 40,552 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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HY58 HVB is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HY58 HVB, 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 HY58 HVB registered?

HY58 HVB is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is HY58 HVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY58 HVB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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