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V7 TLJ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

187,511 mi
Last recorded187,511 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 TLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 187,511 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 182,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 174,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 165,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 156,818 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 152,212 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 147,279 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 140,958 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 140,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 135,673 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 135,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 130,437 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 117,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 100,085 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 80,461 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 66,189 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing off on outer edge

n/s/r tyre slighty wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slighty wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,854 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 60,824 miles

front pads getting low (inner}

front tyres feathering outer edges advise tracking check?

Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,799 miles

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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V7 TLJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V7 TLJ, 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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V7 TLJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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