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GL58 UAJ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

177,307 mi
Last recorded177,307 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 UAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 177,307 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 170,766 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 163,574 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 157,211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside lower than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 157,015 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slight fouling on antiroll bar link arm advice attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside lower than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 149,106 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 26 Oct 2020 129,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 127,944 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 Wheel Bolt Missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 Wheel Bolt Missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Shoulder, Cords Visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel, Slight Bind. When Rotated By Hand.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit, Outer Shoulder Bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 111,420 miles

rear child seats fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 101,196 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 May 2018 101,196 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 88,243 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 77,447 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,170 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,437 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,896 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,066 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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GL58 UAJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GL58 UAJ, 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 GL58 UAJ registered?

GL58 UAJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is GL58 UAJ safe to buy?

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