2008 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · PO58 VSP
2008 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 159,016 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,016 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.
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PO58 VSP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2024
- 159,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PO58 VSP 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 (PO58 VSP) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Radius Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PO58 VSP Mileage History
- 21/03/2022136,742 mi
- 25/03/2022136,836 mi+94 mi
- 18/03/2023147,648 mi+10,812 mi
- 26/03/2024159,016 mi+11,368 mi
- 26/03/2024159,016 mi
Average of roughly 11,056 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E70)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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