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LD58 MKU

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,340 mi
Last recorded65,340 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 MKU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 65,340 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 61,788 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 58,698 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 57,159 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,800 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,842 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 45,403 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 45,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 43,514 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 40,206 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 37,120 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 31,988 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 26,020 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 19,713 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 14,801 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 14,712 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 10,015 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 10,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MKU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD58 MKU, 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 LD58 MKU registered?

LD58 MKU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is LD58 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 MKU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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