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V13 MAH

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,895 mi
Last recorded121,895 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 MAH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 121,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Diff seal weeping

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 121,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Diff seal weeping

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 106,568 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside rear arm lift in joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth at inner edge

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside and nearside glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 92,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 87,978 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 87,978 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 87,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder excessively worn, exposing cords. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder excessively worn, exposing cords. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,867 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 80,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing and feathering on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 56,703 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 37,101 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 30,100 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 21,630 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 19,400 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 19,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 17,855 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 17,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 15,399 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 15,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 14,532 miles

Both front headlamp washer jets missing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 13,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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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V13 MAH 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 68.2%.

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 V13 MAH, 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 V13 MAH registered?

V13 MAH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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