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HY58 OFB

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,702 mi
Last recorded181,702 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 OFB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 181,702 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 173,043 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 166,067 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 166,067 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 148,513 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))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 137,704 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 123,841 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 113,305 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 181,036 miles

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

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 179,576 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 176,137 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 176,137 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 156,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 150,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 150,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 122,980 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,945 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 OFB is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY58 OFB registered?

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

Is HY58 OFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY58 OFB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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