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KM58 CUK

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,671 mi
Last recorded161,671 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 CUK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 161,671 miles

Front front side lights dim

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 161,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure suspension pin bush bolt lose resulting in play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front front side lights dim

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 158,078 miles

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

Offside Front Lower (Lower rear arm) Inner securing bolt slightly loose resulting in movement.

Offside Front Side lights dim.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms. (inner front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, bald and small cut on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 154,735 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 152,649 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 150,300 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2021 150,300 miles

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 145,853 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 143,860 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 143,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 139,297 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 137,280 miles

Front Both shock absorber bump stops staring to deteriorate but still meet MOT requirements

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner brake pads worn to 4mm

Fail 28 Oct 2017 137,280 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Both shock absorber bump stops staring to deteriorate but still meet MOT requirements

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner brake pads worn to 4mm

Pass 15 Oct 2016 134,919 miles

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 132,403 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 130,129 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 128,873 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 96,851 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 72,794 miles

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

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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KM58 CUK is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KM58 CUK, 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 KM58 CUK registered?

KM58 CUK is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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