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DF08 XVC

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,190 mi
Last recorded163,190 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XVC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 163,190 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 157,922 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 157,919 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 149,623 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 144,471 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 139,460 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 137,552 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 130,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 117,265 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 117,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 91,399 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 81,378 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 81,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DF08 XVC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF08 XVC, 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 DF08 XVC registered?

DF08 XVC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is DF08 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 XVC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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