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PE08 XDJ

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,008 mi
Last recorded137,008 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 XDJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 137,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 126,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 116,023 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 113,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 105,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,584 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 101,250 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 90,732 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing

Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,137 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 78,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 73,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil gas (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 68,077 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 68,069 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,022 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 61,227 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres worn

Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,982 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 54,982 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,374 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,631 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,275 miles

rear n/plate in poor condition-slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar link rod-nail in n/s/r tyre

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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PE08 XDJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue 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 PE08 XDJ, 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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PE08 XDJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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