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V111 EST

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,367 mi
Last recorded182,367 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 EST
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 182,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 172,657 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 172,635 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 169,250 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 157,560 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 157,329 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2017 145,079 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 145,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high very high (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached Headlight connector (1.9.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 129,515 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 121,996 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 108,636 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 108,628 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 108,606 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 90,805 miles

at time of test vehicle emissions too clean for a reading.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,153 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 60,109 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,705 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 46,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V111 EST is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V111 EST, 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 V111 EST registered?

V111 EST is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is V111 EST safe to buy?

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