CarVerify

Free Car Check

TIG 4516

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,923 mi
Last recorded127,923 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationTIG 4516
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 127,923 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 127,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 122,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 117,059 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 117,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 111,269 miles

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

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

gearbox x-member corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 104,309 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 104,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 97,232 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 91,031 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 84,717 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 84,717 miles

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

Advise screw in o/s/r tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Oct 2019 84,717 miles

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

Advise screw in o/s/r tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,593 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 75,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge very close to cord advise replace

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge very close to cord advise replace

Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,103 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row

Nearside Front washer jet poor

wipers smearing

Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,237 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 59,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Rear left& right tyres worn excessively inner edge through cords on both and steel cords on left. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2015 47,092 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 44,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 37,043 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

Fail 27 May 2014 37,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 29,779 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 24,268 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 20,277 miles

To clean for smoke test.

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

TIG 4516 is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TIG 4516, 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 TIG 4516?

You can check the full history of TIG 4516 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TIG 4516 registered?

TIG 4516 is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is TIG 4516 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIG 4516 shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TIG 4516 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 TIG 4516. 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.