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V8 MRC

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,144 mi
Last recorded141,144 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MRC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 141,144 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 141,144 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 134,981 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 134,981 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 126,604 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 119,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 109,428 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,417 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 98,196 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 94,064 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo/inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear all brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

engine cover and under-trays fitted

rear most seats stowed away/unable to test seat belts

Fail 12 Jan 2019 94,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo/inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear all brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

engine cover and under-trays fitted

rear most seats stowed away/unable to test seat belts

Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,440 miles

Covers fitted to under side and engine

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 89,440 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 89,440 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 83,496 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 75,951 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Jan 2016 75,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,025 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 54,204 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,553 miles

both rear inner light units have water ingress o/s/r and n/s/r.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 47,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear inner light units have water ingress o/s/r and n/s/r.

Pass 26 May 2011 30,453 miles

front pads low

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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V8 MRC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V8 MRC, 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 V8 MRC registered?

V8 MRC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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The MOT history for V8 MRC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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