2008 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · MJ08 RXB
2008 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 May 2008. Recorded mileage 136,007 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,007 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.
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MJ08 RXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 136,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MJ08 RXB 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 (MJ08 RXB) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MJ08 RXB Mileage History
- 06/12/2022122,811 mi
- 09/01/2024128,088 mi+5,277 mi
- 14/12/2024130,055 mi+1,967 mi
- 03/01/2026136,001 mi+5,946 mi
- 05/01/2026136,007 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,280 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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