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DF57 VMA

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,808 mi
Last recorded149,808 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 VMA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 149,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

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))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 144,084 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 144,031 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 139,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 May 2023 139,490 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 132,583 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 131,625 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 128,210 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 122,014 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 118,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 113,886 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake judder

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat, seat belt not tested

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 112,512 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 107,642 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 101,960 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2014 93,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 89,848 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 76,283 miles

wear on inner and outer edge of front tyres

Pass 28 Dec 2011 62,997 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,806 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 47,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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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DF57 VMA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF57 VMA, 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 DF57 VMA registered?

DF57 VMA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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