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GK58 VWH

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,449 mi
Last recorded206,449 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 VWH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 206,449 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 180,284 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 154,410 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 154,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 120,409 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 119,278 miles

Rear most seats stowed away so unable to check seatbelts

Fail 8 Dec 2020 119,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear most seats stowed away so unable to check seatbelts

Pass 3 Dec 2019 113,891 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 107,853 miles

rear most seats folded away

Fail 27 Nov 2018 107,585 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear most seats folded away

Pass 4 Dec 2017 100,847 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable not correctly mounted but not insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2016 92,627 miles

Nearside Rear h/brake cable pulled out of guide ( chafed )

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,219 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 82,920 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 0mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces braking up (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 75,816 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 67,642 miles

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

Rear most seats folded away

Fail 28 Nov 2013 67,642 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear most seats folded away

Pass 7 Dec 2012 59,590 miles

Rear most seats folded away

Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,709 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,330 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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GK58 VWH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK58 VWH, 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 GK58 VWH registered?

GK58 VWH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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