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FG58 COU

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,236 mi
Last recorded140,236 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 COU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 140,236 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing still functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 140,234 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing still functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 140,182 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Stickers on plate (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Seat belt receiver plastic shroud missing

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 May 2023 137,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All around (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 133,427 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 126,941 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 30 Dec 2020 126,661 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 121,439 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 117,234 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 117,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 109,873 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector damaged but still visible

Fail 20 Sep 2017 109,848 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector damaged but still visible

Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,643 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front of hub bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,324 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2015 89,235 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2014 77,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2013 59,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 59,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,127 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,778 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 24,778 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside 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)

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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FG58 COU 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 66.7%.

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 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 FG58 COU, 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 FG58 COU registered?

FG58 COU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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