2008 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · LR58 WOH
2008 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 118,174 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR58 WOH Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 118,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR58 WOH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 5 Series (LR58 WOH) between August 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
LR58 WOH Mileage History
- 31/08/201138,968 mi
- 29/08/201244,608 mi+5,640 mi
- 14/07/201457,124 mi+12,516 mi
- 07/09/201566,367 mi+9,243 mi
- 14/09/201672,840 mi+6,473 mi
- 14/09/201672,840 mi
- 18/09/201776,738 mi+3,898 mi
- 31/10/201881,321 mi+4,583 mi
- 01/11/201983,164 mi+1,843 mi
- 26/01/202188,730 mi+5,566 mi
- 23/09/202188,902 mi+172 mi
- 15/09/202297,427 mi+8,525 mi
- 28/09/2023106,693 mi+9,266 mi
- 12/09/2024112,047 mi+5,354 mi
- 01/10/2025115,974 mi+3,927 mi
- 28/09/2026118,174 mi+2,200 mi
Average of roughly 5,253 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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