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DA05 NKA

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

163,391 mi
Last recorded163,391 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 NKA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 163,391 miles

Central Front intercooler oil leak

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 163,373 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front intercooler oil leak

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 158,863 miles

oil leak intercooler hose

Fail 30 Apr 2025 158,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak intercooler hose

Pass 9 May 2024 158,032 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 157,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 144,006 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,383 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 119,600 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 109,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo pipe? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked along bottom & chipped Outside zone 'A'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,013 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 68,013 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 58,743 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,047 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,605 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges and wearing out of shape

Fail 21 Jul 2011 33,605 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges and wearing out of shape

Pass 11 May 2011 33,527 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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DA05 NKA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DA05 NKA, 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 DA05 NKA registered?

DA05 NKA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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