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R24 AGA

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,436 mi
Last recorded164,436 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 AGA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 164,436 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 159,707 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 152,028 miles

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

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

unable to properly inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Dec 2022 145,445 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 145,444 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2021 135,768 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 127,374 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 174,799 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 11 Dec 2018 109,152 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 100,992 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 100,992 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing x4 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,046 miles

Emissions too clean and not registering on emissions machine

Fail 19 Jun 2017 92,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Head lamp leveling device broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges and cracking/splitting through center

Signs of oil leak underside vehicle

Surface corrosion underside the vehicle to the rear covering brake and suspension components

Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,317 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,269 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,450 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,661 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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R24 AGA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R24 AGA, 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 R24 AGA registered?

R24 AGA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is R24 AGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 AGA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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