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VEZ 1590

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,724 mi
Last recorded142,724 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 1590
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 142,724 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 132,718 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 127,316 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 127,249 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 119,704 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 119,315 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 114,035 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 30 Oct 2020 114,034 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 21 Oct 2019 109,291 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 104,267 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,519 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,800 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,804 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 85,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 74,739 miles

Nearside 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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VEZ 1590 is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEZ 1590, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VEZ 1590?

You can check the full history of VEZ 1590 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VEZ 1590 registered?

VEZ 1590 is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is VEZ 1590 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEZ 1590 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VEZ 1590 have outstanding finance?

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