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VN08 EFL

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,955 mi
Last recorded147,955 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 EFL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 147,955 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 144,185 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 137,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2022 132,602 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 122,526 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 112,244 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 106,043 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 103,895 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 103,859 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,758 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 99,742 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,795 miles

Front brake discs edges corroded & pitted

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)

Rear brake discs edges corroded and pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,234 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight signs of damage to nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2014 86,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake discs worn

nsf disc worn

nsr tyre has signs of runflat damage

Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2012 68,545 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 68,529 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 56,089 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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VN08 EFL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VN08 EFL, 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

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What year was VN08 EFL registered?

VN08 EFL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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