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DS08 VWF

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,018 mi
Last recorded154,018 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VWF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 154,018 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 154,018 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 138,689 miles

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 124,671 miles

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

Near side front ride height arm broken

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 115,591 miles

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 107,591 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 107,581 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension height indicator broken

Pass 29 Sep 2020 96,534 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))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 86,395 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,534 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,547 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s front tyre worn on outer egde

Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,100 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,925 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 66,272 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,375 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 44,733 miles

Front door windows tinted

Pass 30 May 2012 39,704 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 39,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,498 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 19,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DS08 VWF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver 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 DS08 VWF, 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 DS08 VWF registered?

DS08 VWF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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