2008 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · YL08 HWW
2008 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11/08/2008. Recorded mileage 122,959 miles. MOT valid until 06/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
YL08 HWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 122,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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YL08 HWW Mileage History
- 01/05/2024109,886 mi
- 08/06/2024110,291 mi+405 mi
- 26/05/2025117,727 mi+7,436 mi
- 04/06/2025117,825 mi+98 mi
- 26/05/2026122,959 mi+5,134 mi
Average of roughly 6,326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL08 HWW 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 (YL08 HWW) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rears (1.3.1 (a) (”; “Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))”.
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