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T44 OSS

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,125 mi
Last recorded129,125 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT44 OSS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 129,125 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 125,932 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 121,005 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 120,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn mounted to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm missing nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 115,316 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 108,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 104,466 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 104,466 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 97,797 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 96,578 miles

oil leaks

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Sep 2018 87,669 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 87,287 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,405 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 86,405 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 71,337 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,518 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,472 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,407 miles

nearside dip beam seems dim compared to offside

offside rear inner side light inop

Fail 15 Jan 2014 46,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn off on inner edge, cords close to been exposed, advise replacement

nearside dip beam seems dim compared to offside

offside rear inner side light inop

Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,638 miles

nearside front tyre pressure low + wearing off on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,691 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 21,473 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn off on inner edge

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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T44 OSS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T44 OSS, 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 T44 OSS registered?

T44 OSS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is T44 OSS safe to buy?

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