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VN08 OJE

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,213 mi
Last recorded152,213 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 OJE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 152,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall, possible run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 136,988 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 124,298 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 124,298 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 122,126 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components have surface rust

Pass 24 Aug 2021 118,874 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 116,753 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 113,926 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 110,157 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,530 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover and trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 86,449 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 74,274 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,274 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,187 miles

emmissions too low to test

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,522 miles

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

innside edges of rear tyre wear

Fail 6 Jun 2012 55,522 miles

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

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

innside edges of rear tyre wear

Pass 26 May 2011 41,305 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,624 miles

slight surface rust on all brake discs

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 OJE is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OJE, 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 OJE registered?

VN08 OJE is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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