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PR02 BAM

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

167,525 mi
Last recorded167,525 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR02 BAM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 167,525 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 156,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 151,742 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 149,119 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 146,168 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 4 May 2022 146,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Pass 19 May 2021 133,498 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 133,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Sound deadening material insecure exhast heat sheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 122,105 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 108,539 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 108,558 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 107,385 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,716 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 85,434 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 85,434 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,202 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,727 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,124 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,454 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washer bottle req clean out excessive sludge

Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,596 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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PR02 BAM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PR02 BAM, 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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PR02 BAM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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