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DE08 VJX

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,020 mi
Last recorded113,020 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 VJX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 113,020 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 94,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 94,313 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 90,899 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake wear indicator harness not connected

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres, outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 87,821 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 85,563 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40R20 Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 315/35R20 Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,531 miles

both front tyres perish

Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,924 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to tyre sidewall is not considered excessive.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 79,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Damage to tyre sidewall is not considered excessive.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 77,537 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

n/s rear tyre outer wall cut

Pass 14 Apr 2016 72,918 miles

Offside Rear tyre damaged has nail

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,148 miles

offside rear tyre side wall damaged/cut

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,626 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 58,481 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 48,515 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 35,843 miles

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

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

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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DE08 VJX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE08 VJX, 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 DE08 VJX registered?

DE08 VJX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is DE08 VJX safe to buy?

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