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T500 BAY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,465 mi
Last recorded114,465 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 BAY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 114,465 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall structure worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 106,194 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 100,622 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 95,099 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 95,094 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 95,084 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed DUE TO CUT IN OUTER EDGE 275/40ZR20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY UP AND DOWN (2.2.2 (b))

Front UPON BRAKE TEST, FOUND STEERING HAS A HEAVY FEEL,AND MOVEMENT IN FRONT WHEELS !! POSSIBLE WEAK /DEFECTIVE BUSH ON FRONT SUSPENSION,NOT IDENTIFIABLE WITH VEHICLE ON RAMP,OR RAISED.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD,AND BALD PAST CENTRE 3/4 REQUIREMENTS.315/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front V.I.D. STICKER ON B PILLAR DAMAGED AND UN-READABLE

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

UNDERSHIELDS FRONT TO REAR,AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED,COVERING SOME COMPONANTS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 88,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface minor damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,050 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 76,158 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 69,781 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 63,227 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,743 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,937 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,671 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,719 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,415 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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T500 BAY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T500 BAY, 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 T500 BAY registered?

T500 BAY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is T500 BAY safe to buy?

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