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D3 TAX

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

102,699 mi
Last recorded102,699 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 TAX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 102,699 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 97,989 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 92,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 87,555 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 82,369 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,878 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,588 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jul 2019 68,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 54,548 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 51,215 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,917 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 43,917 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,311 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,781 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,677 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,178 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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D3 TAX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 D3 TAX, 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 D3 TAX registered?

D3 TAX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is D3 TAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 TAX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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