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LK58 DKF

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,622 mi
Last recorded155,622 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK58 DKF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 155,622 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 146,799 miles

Exhaust back box heat shield loose

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 132,583 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 122,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 116,798 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 114,094 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 114,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 108,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 94,238 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,419 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 76,419 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 66,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,139 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,565 miles

n/s headlamp slightly misted

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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LK58 DKF is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LK58 DKF, 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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LK58 DKF is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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