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RA58 GFO

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,145 mi
Last recorded173,145 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA58 GFO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 173,145 miles

Offside 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 10 May 2025 165,146 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 165,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 155,956 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 155,869 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 149,514 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 143,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 138,386 miles

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 23 May 2019 129,080 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 121,539 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 May 2017 114,503 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 106,637 miles

Rear Tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,801 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge close to cord

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,152 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 79,152 miles

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

nsr tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,354 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,913 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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RA58 GFO is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA58 GFO, 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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RA58 GFO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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