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LD58 EEB

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,510 mi
Last recorded177,510 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 EEB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 177,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Under tray shield

Pass 19 Dec 2024 166,416 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 161,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 161,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 155,203 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 155,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 148,430 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 148,430 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 145,323 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 138,131 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 127,039 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 117,539 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 117,539 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 105,739 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,998 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 72,120 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 71,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

brake pad wear light is on

front and rear brake pads are wearing low

nearside front tyre is wearing low on inner and outter tread and is perishing

nearside rear tyre is low inner tread and worn outter tread close to the legel limit

offside front tyre is low on outter tread and wearing on inner tread and is perishing

service light is on

Pass 8 Jan 2014 57,414 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,903 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,809 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 43,809 miles

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

o/s/f tyre waring on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,638 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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LD58 EEB is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LD58 EEB, 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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LD58 EEB is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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