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SY08 UVX

2008 Bmw 5 Series · Petrol · 2996cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model5 Series
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine2996cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 2996cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 95,257 miles on the clock, averaging 5,066 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY08 UVX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
95,257
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2010
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,066

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,257 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,640
Average per year5,066
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 UVX 18k38k57k76k95k '10'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,257 miles
Since last MOT+7,640 miles
PASS
Mileage87,617 miles
Since last MOT+4,147 miles
PASS
Mileage83,470 miles
Since last MOT+3,879 miles
PASS
Mileage79,591 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,464 miles
Since last MOT+2,328 miles
PASS
Mileage77,136 miles
Since last MOT+1,621 miles
PASS
Mileage75,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,391 miles
PASS
Mileage73,124 miles
Since last MOT+5,729 miles
PASS
Mileage67,395 miles
Since last MOT+4,126 miles
PASS
Mileage63,269 miles
Since last MOT+5,972 miles
PASS
Mileage57,297 miles
Since last MOT+4,692 miles
PASS
Mileage52,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,605 miles
Since last MOT+8,333 miles
PASS
Mileage44,272 miles
Since last MOT+6,852 miles
PASS
Mileage37,420 miles
Since last MOT+5,993 miles
PASS
Mileage31,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,891 miles
PASS
Mileage25,536 miles
Since last MOT+7,122 miles
PASS
Mileage18,414 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 UVX
MakeBmw
Model5 Series
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2996cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SY08 UVX

What car is SY08 UVX?

SY08 UVX is an blue Bmw 5 Series, petrol (2996cc). First registered in Inverness in 2008.

What is the mileage of SY08 UVX?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 UVX was 95,257 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 UVX passed its MOT?

SY08 UVX has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2025.

Is SY08 UVX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY08 UVX is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SY08 UVX?

SY08 UVX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.