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FL58 XXB

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

222,409 mi
Last recorded222,409 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 222,409 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 215,897 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 211,664 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 203,672 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 191,250 miles

Rear Handbrake efforts only just within there requirements

Pass 7 Sep 2017 179,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 167,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 153,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 13,522 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 135,321 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 113,918 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,716 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 68,292 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 68,292 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cut down to chords, less than 25mm

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 XXB is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

FL58 XXB is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is FL58 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 XXB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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