2008 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · AC05 KEY
2008 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 129,429 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC05 KEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 129,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC05 KEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 5 Series (AC05 KEY) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AC05 KEY Mileage History
- 06/03/2023121,178 mi
- 28/02/2024124,030 mi+2,852 mi
- 03/03/2025126,533 mi+2,503 mi
- 25/02/2026129,429 mi+2,896 mi
- 26/02/2026129,429 mi
Average of roughly 2,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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