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C21 TAR

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,260 mi
Last recorded147,260 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 TAR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 147,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 144,421 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 142,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 142,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 138,806 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 136,533 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 133,166 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 130,479 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 130,479 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (spacing) (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 118,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear of two joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 118,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear of two joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both incorrectly spaced, now replaced. (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 103,557 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached brake pad sensor (1.9.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 93,402 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 86,998 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 79,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 57,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Dec 2011 19,899 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 16,278 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 16,266 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)

oil leak

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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C21 TAR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C21 TAR, 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 C21 TAR registered?

C21 TAR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is C21 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 TAR shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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