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2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,023 mi
Last recorded160,023 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 NUM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 160,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 160,023 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 149,033 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 255/50/19 BALD IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH DULL (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE BALD ALMOST TO CASING ON INNER EDGE 285/45/19

Rear Inner CAMBER BUSHES WORN

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Fail 8 Jul 2025 149,025 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 255/50/19 BALD IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH DULL (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE BALD ALMOST TO CASING ON INNER EDGE 285/45/19

Rear Inner CAMBER BUSHES WORN

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Pass 8 Jul 2024 139,492 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 131,309 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear inner wheel rim damage

Fail 14 Jul 2023 131,309 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear inner wheel rim damage

Pass 19 Jul 2022 124,131 miles

ENGINE OIL ON MINIMUM MARK

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED (UNDER BODY)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 124,131 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ENGINE OIL ON MINIMUM MARK

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED (UNDER BODY)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 119,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 119,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 114,093 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 113,878 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 109,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut in the outer sidewall but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

headlamp wash not working

Fail 14 Jun 2019 109,997 miles

Brake performance not tested due to the rear suspension not working and sat right down (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high may be due to rear suspension not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut in the outer sidewall but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

headlamp wash not working

Pass 21 Jun 2018 104,404 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,464 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,755 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 63,641 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,641 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,907 miles

TRIGGER POINT NOT MET

Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,603 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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RX58 NUM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX58 NUM, 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 RX58 NUM registered?

RX58 NUM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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