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WU58 XTW

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,368 mi
Last recorded168,368 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 XTW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 168,368 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 157,804 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 157,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 150,129 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 143,011 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 137,058 miles

Child seat fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

n/s wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 26 May 2022 137,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Child seat fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 24 May 2021 123,492 miles

Emissions too clean to register on diesel tester

Fail 24 May 2021 123,491 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions too clean to register on diesel tester

Pass 5 Jun 2020 113,202 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,735 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 85,374 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2018 85,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,029 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,653 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 62,576 miles

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

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

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 4 Mar 2015 53,788 miles

Emissions to low for smokemeter to read unable to get printout

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,456 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,247 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,037 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,467 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WU58 XTW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WU58 XTW, 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 WU58 XTW registered?

WU58 XTW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is WU58 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU58 XTW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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