2008 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · GY58 VGA
2008 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 213,909 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY58 VGA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2024
- 213,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY58 VGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW X5 (GY58 VGA) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
GY58 VGA Mileage History
- 17/10/2022198,758 mi
- 17/10/2022198,758 mi
- 17/10/2023205,209 mi+6,451 mi
- 30/10/2024213,908 mi+8,699 mi
- 30/10/2024213,909 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E70)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Air Suspension FailureSerious
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