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LJ58 XBL

2008 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,909 mi
Last recorded57,909 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 XBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 57,909 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil seepage around rear diff seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 50,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 43,211 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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LJ58 XBL is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ58 XBL, 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 LJ58 XBL registered?

LJ58 XBL is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is LJ58 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ58 XBL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ58 XBL have outstanding finance?

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