2008 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · WU58 KVX
2008 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 77,827 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU58 KVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 77,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU58 KVX 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 (WU58 KVX) between January 2024 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WU58 KVX Mileage History
- 24/01/202464,705 mi
- 24/01/202464,705 mi
- 24/03/202577,747 mi+13,042 mi
- 22/04/202577,825 mi+78 mi
- 23/04/202577,827 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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