2008 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · LX58 VFR
2008 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 100,792 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX58 VFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 100,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX58 VFR 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 (LX58 VFR) between May 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
LX58 VFR Mileage History
- 09/05/202286,395 mi
- 18/04/202389,529 mi+3,134 mi
- 04/05/202493,127 mi+3,598 mi
- 03/05/202596,300 mi+3,173 mi
- 15/04/2026100,792 mi+4,492 mi
Average of roughly 3,660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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