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WF58 GKN

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,965 mi
Last recorded103,965 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 GKN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 103,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 101,122 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 98,203 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 96,274 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,326 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 91,811 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 89,356 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,207 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,623 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,217 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight wear to o/s/f tyre outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r inner light lens not working (water ingress)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 67,955 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,045 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 57,042 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,681 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,699 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 28,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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WF58 GKN 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 84.2%.

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 WF58 GKN, 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 WF58 GKN registered?

WF58 GKN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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