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GX58 SCV

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

146,642 mi
Last recorded146,642 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX58 SCV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 146,642 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 134,118 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 125,275 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge almost to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge almost to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2023 113,881 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 113,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 103,652 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 94,878 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,896 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,943 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Mar 2017 63,927 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,816 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,694 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,271 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,653 miles

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

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,447 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 35,526 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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GX58 SCV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GX58 SCV, 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 GX58 SCV registered?

GX58 SCV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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The MOT history for GX58 SCV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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