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VK58 BHW

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

116,047 mi
Last recorded116,047 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 BHW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 116,047 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 115,745 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 104,422 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 97,199 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 90,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 75,300 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 70,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,772 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,526 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Road tyre side wall damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,305 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre has cut to outer side wall

Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,525 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut on s/wall

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (3.5.1g)

Front under tray fitted/engine cover

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 47,219 miles

Both front road tyres worn bald on edges

Both rear road tyres worn bald on inside edges

Deep cut to offside rear tyre on inner face of tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2013 39,140 miles

both front tyres very worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,282 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 36,131 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,041 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,871 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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VK58 BHW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VK58 BHW, 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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VK58 BHW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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