2008 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · J658 BMW
2008 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 142,912 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
J658 BMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 142,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J658 BMW 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 (J658 BMW) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [lower rear arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
J658 BMW Mileage History
- 31/10/2023137,850 mi
- 01/11/2023137,850 mi
- 09/11/2024140,096 mi+2,246 mi
- 24/11/2025142,906 mi+2,810 mi
- 05/12/2025142,912 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,414 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: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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