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R30 OFA

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,545 mi
Last recorded133,545 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 OFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 133,545 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 133,545 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 130,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 124,245 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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 118,551 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 114,632 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 106,160 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users only smoking when driving the vehicle (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 106,157 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin raw diesel fumes (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users only smoking when driving the vehicle (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 98,926 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 98,926 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,577 miles

Central Rear 3rd row seat belts not checked boot full and seats folded away

Nearside Front head lamp aim on the minimum setting

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front head lamp aim on the minimum setting

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2019 91,576 miles

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

Central Rear 3rd row seat belts not checked boot full and seats folded away

Nearside Front head lamp aim on the minimum setting

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front head lamp aim on the minimum setting

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2018 82,526 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,386 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,373 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,565 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cut in osf tyre tread

Fail 9 Jul 2014 49,565 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cut in osf tyre tread

Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,747 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,318 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 39,287 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,306 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,305 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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R30 OFA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R30 OFA, 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 R30 OFA registered?

R30 OFA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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