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C5 AMX

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,819 mi
Last recorded200,819 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 AMX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 200,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 193,044 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 189,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 185,536 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 178,868 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 168,249 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 168,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 May 2019 149,983 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 149,983 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 121,242 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,312 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 87,312 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 78,070 miles

Engine covers+Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Dec 2016 78,070 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative offside+nearside (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers+Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged offside+nearside (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,963 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 74,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance not visible when side lights on, either wrong bulbs or deteriorated (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance not visible when side lights on, either wrong bulbs or deteriorated (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 72,313 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,985 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2013 63,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2013 63,351 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,266 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 46,708 miles

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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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C5 AMX 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 72.7%.

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 C5 AMX, 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 C5 AMX registered?

C5 AMX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is C5 AMX safe to buy?

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