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SP58 TLK

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,979 mi
Last recorded153,979 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 TLK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 153,979 miles

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 153,979 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 145,158 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 141,566 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 134,827 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 134,827 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 125,891 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 125,891 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 114,444 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 100,303 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,610 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 77,742 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight cuts to nsf tyre outer wall

Pass 9 Nov 2016 68,857 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 68,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear very close to cords nsr tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2015 58,832 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

childseat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full seatbelt inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2014 48,995 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 42,327 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,751 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)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 35,408 miles

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

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)

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

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 TLK is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SP58 TLK, 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 SP58 TLK registered?

SP58 TLK is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is SP58 TLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP58 TLK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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