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AF58 WVL

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,042 mi
Last recorded143,042 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 WVL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 143,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 138,874 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 132,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 124,597 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 117,524 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 117,524 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 105,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2019 86,912 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,740 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,226 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 72,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed dunlop 315/35/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,467 miles

Front brake pads inners wearing thin

Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,515 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,197 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,542 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 35,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,744 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 25,743 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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AF58 WVL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF58 WVL, 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.

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AF58 WVL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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