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VK58 CXL

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,877 mi
Last recorded142,877 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 CXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 142,877 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 142,875 miles

sill covers and undertrays preventing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2024 142,875 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

sill covers and undertrays preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2023 141,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers and undertrays preventing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2023 141,486 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers and undertrays preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2022 131,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and sill covers preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2021 117,064 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 102,504 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 89,049 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 73,501 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 62,089 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 62,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,137 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 52,578 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 49,513 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 49,456 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 47,756 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2012 44,809 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,153 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 CXL 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 78.9%.

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 CXL, 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

How do I check the history of VK58 CXL?

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What year was VK58 CXL registered?

VK58 CXL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is VK58 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK58 CXL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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