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VN08 ETX

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,601 mi
Last recorded149,601 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 ETX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 149,601 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 145,251 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 138,771 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 138,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 131,026 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 131,026 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 122,752 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 116,175 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 114,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,074 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 104,074 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 92,331 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 80,363 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Feb 2017 80,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Feb 2016 67,306 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,516 miles

All brake discs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front washers poor but clearing screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,333 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,333 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,145 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 34,368 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 34,368 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

windscreen marked

Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,285 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 ETX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN08 ETX, 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 VN08 ETX registered?

VN08 ETX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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The MOT history for VN08 ETX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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