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S18 VJG

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,001 mi
Last recorded136,001 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 VJG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 136,001 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 128,164 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 121,005 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 113,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 105,711 miles

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

both front tyres are worn

Pass 9 Jun 2021 101,279 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of being driven flat, side wall damaged advise replacement

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 101,279 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of being driven flat, side wall damaged advise replacement

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 97,776 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 90,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 90,782 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 78,562 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2017 78,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,700 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 75,699 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Joint loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 missing each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,774 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,029 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 65,029 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 56,290 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 50,294 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,858 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,188 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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S18 VJG is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S18 VJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S18 VJG registered?

S18 VJG is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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