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B6 TMY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

128,228 mi
Last recorded128,228 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 TMY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 128,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 124,171 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 119,493 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 110,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal 315/35/20 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 110,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal 315/35/20 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 101,238 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 101,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,005 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 89,206 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 89,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 81,018 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 75,492 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 75,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged slightly

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,735 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,623 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,943 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 55,942 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,575 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,447 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 32,839 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,475 miles

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

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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B6 TMY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 B6 TMY, 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 B6 TMY registered?

B6 TMY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is B6 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 TMY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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