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SO58 BVT

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,623 mi
Last recorded155,623 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO58 BVT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 155,623 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 137,589 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 131,382 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 120,960 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 109,395 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 99,362 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,429 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 89,017 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 89,017 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 88,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer direction indicator lens cracked but not showing white

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 88,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely caliper (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Outer direction indicator lens cracked but not showing white

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,248 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,809 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,959 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 74,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 74,501 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 61,427 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,053 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,486 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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SO58 BVT is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SO58 BVT, 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 SO58 BVT registered?

SO58 BVT is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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The MOT history for SO58 BVT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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