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B20 BDM

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,395 mi
Last recorded122,395 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 BDM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 122,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 108,054 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 104,082 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 96,901 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner light not working

Fail 7 Feb 2022 88,655 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 84,094 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 75,628 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 73,651 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 73,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,248 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,197 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 67,197 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 64,513 miles

Nearside Rear 50% of rear light not working

Fail 25 Jan 2016 64,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 50% of rear light not working

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 61,182 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,167 miles

front wipers judder

rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2014 58,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

may req front wipers

rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,533 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,251 miles

all four tyres scrubbing close to cords

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,494 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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B20 BDM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B20 BDM, 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 B20 BDM registered?

B20 BDM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is B20 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 BDM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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