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FY58 EFB

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

142,489 mi
Last recorded142,489 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 EFB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 142,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 118,806 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 118,403 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 118,403 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 114,108 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 105,723 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 103,985 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 102,154 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,745 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,044 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,511 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,256 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,200 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,313 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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FY58 EFB is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FY58 EFB, 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 FY58 EFB registered?

FY58 EFB is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is FY58 EFB safe to buy?

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