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VE08 XTX

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,116 mi
Last recorded147,116 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 XTX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 147,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2024 140,806 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 133,178 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 130,261 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 123,231 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 112,777 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 105,965 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 94,662 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 94,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 92,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,739 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 87,061 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 85,540 miles

Both rear tyres,inner side walls cracked but no cords exposed

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 69,397 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on innert and outer edges

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,011 miles

Rear tyres bold on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 36,746 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,485 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn on the outside edge

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

O/S/R tyre has a cut in the tread area

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 36,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

N/S/F tyre is worn on the outside edge

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

O/S/R tyre has a cut in the tread area

Offside Front 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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VE08 XTX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 VE08 XTX, 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 VE08 XTX registered?

VE08 XTX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is VE08 XTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 XTX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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