2008 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · LX58 YNB
2008 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 236,887 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX58 YNB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 236,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX58 YNB 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 YNB) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LX58 YNB Mileage History
- 21/02/2024223,708 mi
- 12/03/2025230,422 mi+6,714 mi
- 12/03/2025230,422 mi
- 10/03/2026236,887 mi+6,465 mi
- 11/03/2026236,887 mi
Average of roughly 6,424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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