2008 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · SL58 DEC
2008 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 90,053 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL58 DEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 90,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL58 DEC 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 (SL58 DEC) between December 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SL58 DEC Mileage History
- 06/12/202173,668 mi
- 03/01/202375,984 mi+2,316 mi
- 28/06/202480,201 mi+4,217 mi
- 12/06/202589,074 mi+8,873 mi
- 23/07/202590,053 mi+979 mi
Average of roughly 4,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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