2008 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · SR57 HNT
2008 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 115,401 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SR57 HNT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 115,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SR57 HNT 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 (SR57 HNT) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 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 (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
SR57 HNT Mileage History
- 06/10/202299,136 mi
- 06/10/2023104,748 mi+5,612 mi
- 01/10/2024110,019 mi+5,271 mi
- 06/10/2025115,400 mi+5,381 mi
- 08/10/2025115,401 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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