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BU58 GME

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,028 mi
Last recorded158,028 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU58 GME
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 158,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 155,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads around half worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner tread 285/45/19 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads over half worn.

Fail 10 Sep 2024 155,434 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads around half worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner tread 285/45/19 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads over half worn.

Pass 12 Oct 2023 151,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside brake pads half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around inner tread 285/45/19 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 142,819 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside and perishing 255/50/19 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 142,819 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread 285/45/19 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside and perishing 255/50/19 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 137,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 133,665 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 133,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 130,033 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 121,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 93,041 miles

Nearside Front outer edge of tyre wearing thin

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted restricting view

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,038 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,538 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 56,886 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 56,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2013 47,440 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

off side front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,671 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,762 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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BU58 GME is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey 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 BU58 GME, 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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BU58 GME is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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