2008 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · LJ58 LLP
2008 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 191,629 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LJ58 LLP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2024
- 191,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ58 LLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 5 Series (LJ58 LLP) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LJ58 LLP Mileage History
- 27/01/2022165,120 mi
- 27/01/2023176,042 mi+10,922 mi
- 25/01/2024191,629 mi+15,587 mi
- 25/01/2024191,629 mi
Average of roughly 13,298 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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