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VU58 NXM

2008 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,590 mi
Last recorded137,590 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 NXM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 137,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 123,264 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 123,255 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 120,101 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 120,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Marked - foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower Bush to shock absorber -marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower Bush to shock absorber -marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 110,976 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall ( 275/40/20 y ) & heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall ( 275/40/20 y ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 110,969 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall ( 315/35/20 w ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall ( 275/40/20 y ) & heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall ( 275/40/20 y ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 104,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly pitted slight brake judder on decel-o-metre (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 104,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly pitted slight brake judder on decel-o-metre (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,326 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 97,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 97,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 30mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 90,768 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays and sidetrays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2018 86,398 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 86,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,747 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,828 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 73,828 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,678 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,192 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 66,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,793 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,907 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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VU58 NXM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 VU58 NXM, 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 VU58 NXM registered?

VU58 NXM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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The MOT history for VU58 NXM shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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