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DY08 MEV

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,443 mi
Last recorded141,443 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 MEV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 141,443 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 141,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 132,478 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 125,267 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 125,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 111,423 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 31 Dec 2022 111,423 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working lamp u.s (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 3 Sep 2021 93,866 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 90,794 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 88,112 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 79,838 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2017 69,642 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 69,314 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 63,415 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,360 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,760 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,199 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,950 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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DY08 MEV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DY08 MEV, 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 DY08 MEV registered?

DY08 MEV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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