CarVerify

Free Car Check

T20 TUD

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2460cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

82,906 mi
Last recorded82,906 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 TUD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 82,906 miles
Pass 18 May 2026 233,987 miles

Both numberplates incorrectly spaced and tinted, both require placement

windscreen tinted

Fail 14 May 2026 233,807 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps and main beams (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted in dip and main beams (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps one not working the other is flashing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both numberplates incorrectly spaced and tinted, both require placement

windscreen tinted

Pass 23 Jul 2025 77,084 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 230,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside stop lamp lens damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 75,003 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 228,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 69,095 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 227,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 227,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 62,200 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 224,668 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 54,321 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 221,380 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 29 Jan 2021 221,379 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing UNDER SEAT COVER (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted BRAKE HOSE (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE [255/40/20] BUDGET (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Jan 2021 49,930 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 46,045 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing the screen.

Fail 5 Jul 2019 46,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing the screen.

Pass 15 May 2019 214,052 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front centre & nearside rear

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside,getting low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake efficiency only just met at 18%

screen cracked

Fail 15 May 2019 214,036 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front centre & nearside rear

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside,getting low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake efficiency only just met at 18%

screen cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2018 42,534 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 203,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 32,488 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 191,605 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 184,458 miles

Both front wheels have been welded /repaired

Center & rear exhaust corroded / deteriorated

Child seat fitted front row,centre seat,unable to fully check seat belt

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play offside end of steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2015 175,285 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded & deteriorated

rear springs,lower rubber pads deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2015 175,285 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded & deteriorated

rear springs,lower rubber pads deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 163,153 miles

tyres do not comply with vehicle weight

Pass 23 Aug 2013 157,795 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 157,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 130,557 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 130,557 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 99,631 miles

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

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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T20 TUD is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 T20 TUD, 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

How do I check the history of T20 TUD?

You can check the full history of T20 TUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T20 TUD registered?

T20 TUD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is T20 TUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T20 TUD shows 33 tests with a 75.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T20 TUD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T20 TUD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.