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BD08 VPL

2008 Bmw 5 Series · Diesel · 2993cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model5 Series
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine2993cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Bmw 5 Series Diesel 2993cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 214,183 miles on the clock, averaging 9,393 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD08 VPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
214,183
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,393

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading214,183 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,653
Average per year9,393
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD08 VPL 88k120k151k183k214k '11'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage214,183 miles
Since last MOT+2,653 miles
PASS
Mileage211,530 miles
Since last MOT+1,945 miles
PASS
Mileage209,585 miles
Since last MOT+3,419 miles
PASS
Mileage206,166 miles
Since last MOT+4,158 miles
PASS
Mileage202,008 miles
Since last MOT+11,265 miles
PASS
Mileage190,743 miles
Since last MOT+10,724 miles
PASS
Mileage180,019 miles
Since last MOT+9,176 miles
PASS
Mileage170,843 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,719 miles
Since last MOT+15,672 miles
PASS
Mileage155,047 miles
Since last MOT+15,118 miles
PASS
Mileage139,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,929 miles
Since last MOT+8,292 miles
PASS
Mileage131,637 miles
Since last MOT+21,024 miles
PASS
Mileage110,613 miles
Since last MOT+18,070 miles
PASS
Mileage92,543 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage88,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,067 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VPL
MakeBmw
Model5 Series
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2993cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BD08 VPL

What car is BD08 VPL?

BD08 VPL is a blue Bmw 5 Series, diesel (2993cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BD08 VPL?

The last recorded mileage for BD08 VPL was 214,183 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD08 VPL passed its MOT?

BD08 VPL has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2024.

Is BD08 VPL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD08 VPL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BD08 VPL?

BD08 VPL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.