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FL58 XWM

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,269 mi
Last recorded178,269 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 XWM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 178,269 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 175,614 miles

Nearside Front Upper headlamp leveling sensor broken

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

Nearside Front Brake disc fluctuating

Pass 26 Sep 2023 174,452 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 173,184 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 172,003 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 168,822 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 161,341 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 161,340 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 148,645 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 134,938 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 134,938 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 122,216 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edeges

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 104,371 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 104,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 87,545 miles

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 68,094 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 67,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 49,987 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,295 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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FL58 XWM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FL58 XWM, 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 FL58 XWM registered?

FL58 XWM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is FL58 XWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 XWM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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