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BG08 XAX

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,387 mi
Last recorded130,387 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 XAX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 130,387 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 126,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Mar 2023 122,448 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 114,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 105,946 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 80,593 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,690 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,360 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear offside and nearside tyres on 2.0mm

Pass 15 May 2015 49,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 39,343 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 33,522 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 27,291 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 21,962 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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BG08 XAX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG08 XAX, 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 BG08 XAX registered?

BG08 XAX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BG08 XAX safe to buy?

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