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ST08 BUA

2008 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,596 mi
Last recorded119,596 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 BUA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 119,596 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 110,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 101,423 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 101,423 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 92,872 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 92,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 85,217 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 80,084 miles

Both rear outer c.v. boots leaking

N/S/R inner side light dull

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,516 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,549 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 53,993 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 43,430 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE

Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,954 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,632 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 33,632 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,356 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 33,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 31,383 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 31,383 miles

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

underbody covered with plastic covers

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,947 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 29,947 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre cut on tread but not through to cords

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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ST08 BUA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST08 BUA, 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 ST08 BUA registered?

ST08 BUA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is ST08 BUA safe to buy?

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