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D1 XAD

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

192,600 mi
Last recorded192,600 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 XAD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 192,600 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened hevily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2026 192,407 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smokey (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened hevily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2025 180,730 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2024 168,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 168,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 156,835 miles

Central Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Central Front both headlights faded

Central Front slight oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2022 144,702 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 135,752 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 130,075 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 130,075 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 118,951 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

slight movement in upper steering column

Pass 22 Feb 2018 109,912 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,513 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,726 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 82,726 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,720 miles

both front tyres worn on outer/inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,861 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,609 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,488 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,005 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,873 miles

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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D1 XAD is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D1 XAD, 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 D1 XAD registered?

D1 XAD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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