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FD08 VGG

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,768 mi
Last recorded125,768 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VGG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 125,768 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 119,370 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 119,364 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 116,023 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 116,023 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 109,542 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 101,531 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 87,962 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 85,451 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 83,174 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 83,076 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,602 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 73,193 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 71,277 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 59,717 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

full inspection of fuel/brake system not carried out as covers fitted

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,219 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,489 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)

n/s/f tyre worn quit badly on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn quit badly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 14 Jul 2011 42,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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)

front brake discs worn badly

n/s/f tyre worn quit badly on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn quit badly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

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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FD08 VGG 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 FD08 VGG, 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 FD08 VGG registered?

FD08 VGG is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is FD08 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 VGG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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