2008 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · BMW 51D
2008 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 122,851 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BMW 51D Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 122,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BMW 51D MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 BMW 5 Series (BMW 51D) between November 2025 and November 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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