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EK58 LXW

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,104 mi
Last recorded169,104 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 LXW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 169,104 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 160,678 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 144,419 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 143,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 126,347 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 99,888 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Feb 2020 95,398 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 92,016 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 86,769 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 78,508 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 May 2017 78,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing One of five (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front 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 20 May 2016 72,372 miles

Oil leak

Wipers in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2016 72,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear of two (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Wipers in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2015 66,093 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 57,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 46,717 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 46,717 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 37,507 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 31,488 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 31,488 miles

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

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

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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EK58 LXW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK58 LXW, 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 EK58 LXW registered?

EK58 LXW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is EK58 LXW safe to buy?

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