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CMZ 5596

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,272 mi
Last recorded142,272 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMZ 5596
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 142,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2024 121,480 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 116,737 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 113,733 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 110,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 107,340 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 107,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 90,086 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 84,961 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,092 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 72,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,184 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 58,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 54,317 miles

nn/side rear inner lamp bulb needs changing,

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,897 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,226 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,032 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CMZ 5596 is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CMZ 5596, 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 CMZ 5596 registered?

CMZ 5596 is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is CMZ 5596 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMZ 5596 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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