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VO08 BAD

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,902 mi
Last recorded137,902 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BAD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 137,902 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 137,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 130,377 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 130,369 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 121,891 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jul 2022 111,976 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 104,588 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 102,320 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 95,138 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 88,218 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 83,727 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 76,789 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,847 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,011 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 39,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 27,863 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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VO08 BAD is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VO08 BAD, 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 VO08 BAD registered?

VO08 BAD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is VO08 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 BAD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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