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AU08 UBE

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,695 mi
Last recorded176,695 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UBE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 176,695 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 176,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer fluid leaked out (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted from surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from rear view mirror moved ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high above 850mm centres (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 162,268 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 153,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front chip in windscreen but not in drivers view

Pass 19 Jan 2023 151,414 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 148,025 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 142,452 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 124,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 116,342 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 116,317 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured on inner (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured in two places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 109,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 109,644 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 103,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 103,233 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked on inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 96,917 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 86,920 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 86,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 76,729 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 76,729 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,986 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 52,026 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,942 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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AU08 UBE is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 90,188 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 UBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU08 UBE registered?

AU08 UBE is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 UBE safe to buy?

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