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DN08 VGZ

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

179,400 mi
Last recorded179,400 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 VGZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 179,400 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))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 169,898 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 161,518 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 155,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 141,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 135,355 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 123,873 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 123,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 102,239 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2019 102,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 88,939 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,108 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2017 83,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,957 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2016 76,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,670 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakes advisories RBTpark brake efficiency 17 percent

o/s/f and o/s/r doors damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2015 74,669 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f and o/s/r doors damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2014 69,427 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 63,735 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 59,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,676 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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DN08 VGZ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DN08 VGZ, 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 DN08 VGZ registered?

DN08 VGZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is DN08 VGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 VGZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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