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WJ58 GNK

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,982 mi
Last recorded138,982 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 GNK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 138,982 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 138,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 129,866 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 129,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 116,992 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front wing mirror discoloured

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both seat belts in boot slow to re-tract and need help

Fail 18 Mar 2019 116,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 x places welds cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front wing mirror discoloured

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn close to cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both seat belts in boot slow to re-tract and need help

Pass 6 Mar 2018 102,669 miles

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 102,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,628 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 89,480 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 58,219 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,479 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 56,456 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,418 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 49,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,665 miles

both front tyres 3.5mm & worn on shoulders

Fail 26 Sep 2012 45,663 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front tyres 3.5mm & worn on shoulders

Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,314 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in o/s/f tyre - PUNCTURED

wipers smearing screen

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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WJ58 GNK is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ58 GNK, 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 WJ58 GNK registered?

WJ58 GNK is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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