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R6 VAJ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,293 mi
Last recorded159,293 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 VAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 159,293 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides os/ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 159,236 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides os/ns (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides os/ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 147,609 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 137,482 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2024 137,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2023 126,789 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 126,789 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 123,793 miles

Front window screen chips

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 123,790 miles

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

Front window screen chips

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 122,528 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 119,141 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,811 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 105,959 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 99,064 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 91,768 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 91,689 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 87,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 78,326 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 78,121 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,861 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 62,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,256 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut on face off near side front tyre

Fail 24 Jan 2012 46,256 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut on face off near side front 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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R6 VAJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R6 VAJ, 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 R6 VAJ registered?

R6 VAJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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