2008 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · YA57 KLU
2008 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 138,390 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,390 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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YA57 KLU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 138,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA57 KLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 5 Series (YA57 KLU) between December 2010 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))”.
YA57 KLU Mileage History
- 16/12/201036,220 mi
- 16/12/201036,220 mi
- 04/01/201249,268 mi+13,048 mi
- 08/01/201369,276 mi+20,008 mi
- 09/01/201369,276 mi
- 05/02/201480,906 mi+11,630 mi
- 07/02/201480,909 mi+3 mi
- 23/02/201588,503 mi+7,594 mi
- 23/02/201696,483 mi+7,980 mi
- 17/03/2017100,637 mi+4,154 mi
- 17/03/2017100,638 mi+1 mi
- 27/10/2017102,107 mi+1,469 mi
- 03/10/2018105,269 mi+3,162 mi
- 04/10/2018105,269 mi
- 30/09/2019112,804 mi+7,535 mi
- 28/04/2021119,947 mi+7,143 mi
- 05/05/2021119,947 mi
- 06/05/2022123,145 mi+3,198 mi
- 04/05/2023127,061 mi+3,916 mi
- 03/05/2024129,504 mi+2,443 mi
- 25/04/2025132,663 mi+3,159 mi
- 13/04/2026138,390 mi+5,727 mi
- 13/04/2026138,390 mi
Average of roughly 6,667 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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