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V5 OAA

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,422 mi
Last recorded148,422 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 OAA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 148,422 miles

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

Offside Stone Chip

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 136,954 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 128,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2023 121,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. 275/40/20. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 107,502 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 99,456 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edge. 275/40x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on limit 1.6mm. 315/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 93,040 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,543 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,644 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2017 68,791 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,901 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 54,952 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 54,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,783 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,886 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 30,266 miles

Front headlamp washers not working

Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,006 miles

emission limits were tested & met but the dsm could register the readings

Fail 13 Sep 2011 29,985 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear 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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V5 OAA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V5 OAA, 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 V5 OAA registered?

V5 OAA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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