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SP58 FEV

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

183,046 mi
Last recorded183,046 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 FEV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 183,046 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 182,956 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 173,311 miles

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

Offside rear suspension slightly low

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 173,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside rear suspension slightly low

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 167,444 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar dust cover deteriorating

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 159,707 miles

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

Nearside Front brake drag

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 151,163 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 151,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (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 Nail in tyre puncture on the outer shoulder ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 142,725 miles

front bumper broken,

possible play in front track arms when braking heavily

rear wiper,broken

Pass 23 Jan 2020 134,697 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 126,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 112,047 miles

both rear brake discs corroded badly on the inner faces

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2017 93,782 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2017 93,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 83,531 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,542 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,228 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,997 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 50,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 33,624 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 33,624 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 33,619 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn on edges

bearing noise from front when driven

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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SP58 FEV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SP58 FEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP58 FEV registered?

SP58 FEV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is SP58 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP58 FEV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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