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R80 THP

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,782 mi
Last recorded134,782 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 THP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 134,782 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 127,068 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 119,893 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 114,688 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 111,834 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 108,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 97,496 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 88,893 miles

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

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

ZERO EMISSIONS READING...NO PRINT OUT

Fail 11 May 2018 88,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

ZERO EMISSIONS READING...NO PRINT OUT

Pass 10 May 2017 79,081 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 69,717 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 61,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 61,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,901 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer-edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 29,438 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 22,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,154 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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R80 THP is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R80 THP, 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 R80 THP registered?

R80 THP is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is R80 THP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R80 THP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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