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S8 BVM

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,062 mi
Last recorded106,062 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 BVM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 106,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 99,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency just met, would recommend adjustment

small chip in front windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2024 93,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 93,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre bald, tyre is also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water in lens, faded light. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre bald, tyre is also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 93,174 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens frosty. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre bald, tyre is also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water in lens, faded light. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre bald, tyre is also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 91,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread badly on the outer on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Os dip beam light output poor

Fail 14 Dec 2022 91,460 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread badly on the outer on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Os dip beam light output poor

Pass 15 Dec 2021 88,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on outer edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

OS dip beam light output poor

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 88,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on outer edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

OS dip beam light output poor

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 86,779 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF + NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF + OSR + NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,419 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 82,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,306 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,944 miles

NSF WASHER JET WATER SUPPLY POOR

THE OSR BRAKE BLEED NIPPLE IS DAMP BUT NO LEAK FOUND

Fail 31 Aug 2016 63,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

NSF WASHER JET WATER SUPPLY POOR

THE OSR BRAKE BLEED NIPPLE IS DAMP BUT NO LEAK FOUND

TPMS TELL TALE IS ON

Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,976 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 52,812 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,812 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 45,892 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2012 39,503 miles

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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2011 28,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,884 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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S8 BVM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S8 BVM, 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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S8 BVM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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