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CN08 VJM

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

175,874 mi
Last recorded175,874 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 VJM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 175,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 169,015 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 166,367 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 155,559 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 153,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2021 146,772 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 141,202 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 134,597 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 125,943 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 2,993 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 111,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 104,694 miles

Oil leak

tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2014 97,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 82,044 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,606 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 73,601 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 68,728 miles

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

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

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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CN08 VJM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black 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 CN08 VJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN08 VJM registered?

CN08 VJM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for CN08 VJM 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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