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A9 XBS

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,184 mi
Last recorded154,184 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 XBS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 154,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 154,184 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 150,069 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 150,063 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning tight to turn lock to lock (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 145,781 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 141,402 miles

both n/s and o/s rear tyres signs of cracking/perishing in-between tread.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle unable to fully inspect.

Pass 28 Oct 2021 137,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 137,814 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 134,780 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 134,780 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 131,552 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2018 126,095 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 121,131 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 115,308 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 111,169 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 107,257 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 102,955 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2013 99,794 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Jul 2012 85,077 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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A9 XBS is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 106,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 XBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 XBS registered?

A9 XBS is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is A9 XBS safe to buy?

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