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SO08 CLJ

2008 Bmw 5 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model5 Series
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 99,715 miles on the clock, averaging 4,021 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO08 CLJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
99,715
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,021

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,715 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,320
Average per year4,021
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO08 CLJ 42k57k71k85k100k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,715 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage94,395 miles
Since last MOT+5,906 miles
PASS
Mileage88,489 miles
Since last MOT+1,608 miles
PASS
Mileage86,881 miles
Since last MOT+1,531 miles
PASS
Mileage85,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,350 miles
Since last MOT+696 miles
PASS
Mileage84,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,654 miles
Since last MOT+2,612 miles
PASS
Mileage82,042 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,038 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage77,063 miles
Since last MOT+6,504 miles
PASS
Mileage70,559 miles
Since last MOT+4,102 miles
PASS
Mileage66,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,457 miles
Since last MOT+3,760 miles
PASS
Mileage62,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,176 miles
PASS
Mileage56,521 miles
Since last MOT+4,833 miles
PASS
Mileage51,688 miles
Since last MOT+1,540 miles
PASS
Mileage50,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,148 miles
Since last MOT+7,891 miles
PASS
Mileage42,257 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 CLJ
MakeBmw
Model5 Series
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SO08 CLJ

What car is SO08 CLJ?

SO08 CLJ is an grey Bmw 5 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SO08 CLJ?

The last recorded mileage for SO08 CLJ was 99,715 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO08 CLJ passed its MOT?

SO08 CLJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2025.

Is SO08 CLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO08 CLJ 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 SO08 CLJ?

SO08 CLJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.