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SN58 LLM

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,369 mi
Last recorded177,369 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN58 LLM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 177,369 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 173,304 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

stone chips across window screen

Pass 21 Oct 2023 163,827 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 153,674 miles

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

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

various stone chips across window screen

Pass 19 Oct 2021 146,128 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cv Boot Loose But Not Leaking Grease Excessively (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose But Not Likely To Become Detached

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leaking Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 146,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40/20 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1X Bolt Missisg (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35/20 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35/20 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cv Boot Loose But Not Leaking Grease Excessively (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose But Not Likely To Become Detached

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leaking Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 135,933 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 135,827 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 131,845 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s front lower rear arms ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 118,192 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 105,959 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 94,679 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,407 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2014 75,562 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 75,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,759 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 62,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,393 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,119 miles

Both front backing plates split at rivets

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 14 Oct 2011 41,119 miles

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

Both front backing plates split at rivets

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

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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SN58 LLM 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 SN58 LLM, 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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SN58 LLM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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