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T5 DGS

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,777 mi
Last recorded163,777 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 DGS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 163,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 164,799 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 147,322 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 147,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 144,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 134,622 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 123,785 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 123,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 115,773 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beyond service requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner secondary position lamp not working

Offside Rear Inner secondary stop lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 109,332 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 97,406 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer edge close to service requirements (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2016 76,798 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 76,798 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,855 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on edges 2754020

childseats fitted to rear seats

engine oil leak

front discs in poor condition

gearbox oil leak

rear tyres close to limit 3153520

Fail 9 Nov 2015 69,855 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres heavily worn on edges 2754020

childseats fitted to rear seats

engine oil leak

front discs in poor condition

gearbox oil leak

rear tyres close to limit 3153520

Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing edges

diesel to clean for test

offside rear outer wheel arch trim damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2014 60,951 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing edges

diesel to clean for test

offside rear outer wheel arch trim damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2013 48,945 miles

both front tyre worn edges,nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

diesel to clean for test

Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,530 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 25,909 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 25,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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
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T5 DGS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T5 DGS, 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 T5 DGS registered?

T5 DGS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is T5 DGS safe to buy?

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