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GU58 ULK

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,019 mi
Last recorded71,019 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 ULK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 71,019 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 63,809 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 53,177 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 52,522 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 52,462 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 52,436 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 48,060 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,737 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 44,737 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,248 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 29,785 miles

All four tyres deteriorated, front tyres worn low on outer edge of tread, rear tyres on inner edge of tread

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 29,699 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

All four tyres deteriorated, front tyres worn low on outer edge of tread, rear tyres on inner edge of tread

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,053 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 13,369 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 13,006 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 13,001 miles

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

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

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)

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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GU58 ULK is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GU58 ULK, 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 GU58 ULK registered?

GU58 ULK is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is GU58 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 ULK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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