2008 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · YC58 XWG
2008 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 214,407 km. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 214,407 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC58 XWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 214,407 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC58 XWG 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 (YC58 XWG) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YC58 XWG Odometer History
- 01/04/202396,081 mi
- 06/04/202396,098 mi+17 mi
- 11/03/2024172,319 km
- 06/03/2025118,293 mi
- 30/03/2026214,407 km
Average of roughly 39,507 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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