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EF08 DKA

2008 Bmw 5 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model5 Series
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1995cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 261,379 miles on the clock, averaging 16,596 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 DKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
261,379
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
16,596

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading261,379 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,147
Average per year16,596
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 DKA 103k143k182k222k261k '11'20'16

Check EF08 DKA

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage261,379 miles
Since last MOT+6,147 miles
PASS
Mileage255,232 miles
Since last MOT+4,644 miles
PASS
Mileage250,588 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage250,585 miles
Since last MOT+9,286 miles
PASS
Mileage241,299 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage241,298 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage234,052 miles
Since last MOT+7,984 miles
PASS
Mileage226,068 miles
Since last MOT+24,102 miles
PASS
Mileage201,966 miles
Since last MOT+40,046 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,920 miles
Since last MOT+34,852 miles
PASS
Mileage127,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,068 miles
Since last MOT+24,042 miles
PASS
Mileage103,026 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 DKA
MakeBmw
Model5 Series
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 DKA

What car is EF08 DKA?

EF08 DKA is an blue Bmw 5 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 DKA?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 DKA was 261,379 miles, recorded on 24 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 DKA passed its MOT?

EF08 DKA has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Dec 2020.

Is EF08 DKA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF08 DKA 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 EF08 DKA?

EF08 DKA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.