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VX58 VEM

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,355 mi
Last recorded187,355 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 VEM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 187,355 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 187,345 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 176,124 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 160,297 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 138,196 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 138,196 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 128,917 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 121,760 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 111,983 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres have slight inner edge wear.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 100,767 miles

windscreen washers poor

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,173 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,884 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 76,769 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,646 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,766 miles

water pipe leaking on hinge

Fail 13 Sep 2011 41,765 miles

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

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

water pipe leaking on hinge

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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VX58 VEM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VX58 VEM, 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 VX58 VEM registered?

VX58 VEM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is VX58 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX58 VEM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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