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2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,624 mi
Last recorded108,624 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 RSS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 108,624 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 104,644 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age & surface corrosion

Both sides front headlights misting

Pass 29 Jun 2023 97,142 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 92,197 miles

engine oil leak

plastic under trays fitted throughout

Pass 24 Jun 2021 145,918 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 86,812 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 80,405 miles

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play-both front lower rear ball joints have slight lift-o/s/f cv boot deteriorated-rear brake pads wearing low-both rear tyres worn low

Pass 1 Jul 2017 73,781 miles

n/s/f ball joints have slight lift

Fail 30 Jun 2017 73,781 miles

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

n/s/f ball joints have slight lift

Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,260 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,581 miles

too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,589 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 54,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 54,219 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 54,207 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,293 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,666 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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AY53 RSS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY53 RSS, 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 AY53 RSS registered?

AY53 RSS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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