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AE58 DFC

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,715 mi
Last recorded99,715 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DFC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 99,715 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 91,631 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 91,400 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 86,460 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 86,316 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S and O/S brake reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 78,694 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 70,807 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

nearside front brake reaction arm bush starting to split

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2022 70,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres worn uneven

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front brake reaction arm bush starting to split

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2021 65,962 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 58,983 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 55,115 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 55,113 miles

Front Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,678 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,439 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,087 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 35,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 30,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has cuts in tread

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2013 28,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,760 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,122 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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AE58 DFC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 90,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE58 DFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE58 DFC registered?

AE58 DFC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is AE58 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 DFC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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