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WL58 HAE

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,399 mi
Last recorded134,399 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL58 HAE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 134,399 miles

o/s front back plate insecure

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Jan 2025 134,392 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both d bushes clamps (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s front back plate insecure

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2024 124,317 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 119,539 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 118,012 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,539 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 101,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 93,829 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,913 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 82,913 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 74,506 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 74,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,624 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 68,624 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,025 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,310 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,637 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,264 miles

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

Front brake discs look worn.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 38,264 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,460 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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WL58 HAE is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL58 HAE, 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 WL58 HAE registered?

WL58 HAE is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is WL58 HAE safe to buy?

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