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SO08 NXW

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,894 mi
Last recorded128,894 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 NXW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 128,894 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 122,053 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 117,939 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 113,043 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 113,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 109,854 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 107,482 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 107,417 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 101,591 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 101,591 miles

Front Position lamp not working both fronts. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 88,656 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 74,900 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 74,900 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 62,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,894 miles

car has covers fitted underneath

engine bay has covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2015 45,891 miles

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

car has covers fitted underneath

engine bay has covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2014 41,501 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,476 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,546 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,159 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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SO08 NXW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO08 NXW, 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 SO08 NXW registered?

SO08 NXW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is SO08 NXW safe to buy?

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