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B20 RUM

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,716 mi
Last recorded174,716 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 RUM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 174,716 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2024 155,315 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2023 139,367 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 139,367 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 122,606 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 118,521 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 98,883 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 84,298 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 73,637 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,426 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,019 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,502 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 56,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

park brake switch insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2015 49,383 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,539 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,855 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 32,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,531 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 17,410 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 RUM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 B20 RUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B20 RUM registered?

B20 RUM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 13 September 2008.

Is B20 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 RUM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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