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C19 SHX

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,140 mi
Last recorded160,140 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 SHX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 160,140 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 160,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 147,649 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 130,022 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 130,022 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 123,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 123,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 120,633 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 116,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 114,919 miles

under sheilds fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 18 Jan 2020 114,919 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under sheilds fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Feb 2019 111,291 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 111,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 105,143 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 105,137 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre is wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,216 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 82,508 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,568 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 55,739 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,972 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 52,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,418 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,887 miles

Advise offside rear bumper reflector cracked

Advise offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Advise stone chip on windscreen

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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C19 SHX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C19 SHX, 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 C19 SHX registered?

C19 SHX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is C19 SHX safe to buy?

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