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RA58 FBD

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,454 mi
Last recorded171,454 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA58 FBD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 171,454 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 158,140 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 149,435 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 149,431 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 145,534 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 140,393 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 137,525 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 130,601 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 123,791 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall monitor! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 113,765 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 113,765 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush marked in yellow crayon (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush marked in yellow crayon (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 107,588 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 107,588 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 99,382 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 89,591 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 89,483 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,672 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,523 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,043 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 51,029 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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RA58 FBD 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 RA58 FBD, 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 RA58 FBD registered?

RA58 FBD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is RA58 FBD safe to buy?

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