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FE58 DWJ

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,322 mi
Last recorded136,322 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 DWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 136,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm bush, nearing excessive. (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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 136,220 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Non reflective. (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm bush, nearing excessive. (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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 128,879 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 128,876 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 128,822 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 120,359 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 111,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Sep 2021 104,924 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 100,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a pinch cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 100,046 miles

Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a pinch cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 88,623 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,066 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 31 Jan 2019 80,066 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,042 miles

Nearside Front WASHER JET POOR OPERATION

Rear REAR PARKING BRAKE EFFORT % ONLY JUST MET (REQUIRES ATTENTION IN FUTURE)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 57,672 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 57,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 48,453 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,520 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,791 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 33,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2011 22,185 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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FE58 DWJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE58 DWJ, 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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What year was FE58 DWJ registered?

FE58 DWJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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