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E12 CTY

2008 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,134 mi
Last recorded144,134 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 CTY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 144,134 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 144,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 139,238 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 18 Mar 2024 134,935 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 128,725 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 123,841 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 116,581 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 111,730 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 111,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 104,704 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 100,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,982 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 86,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,742 miles

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Fail 11 Mar 2015 78,733 miles

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

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,434 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,248 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,089 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 48,089 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,089 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,469 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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E12 CTY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E12 CTY, 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 E12 CTY registered?

E12 CTY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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