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VX08 VGC

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

184,728 mi
Last recorded184,728 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 VGC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 184,728 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 176,161 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 168,291 miles

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

under tray present

Pass 2 May 2023 159,220 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 159,211 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 145,053 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 130,522 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 130,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damaged center tread, Worn on inner edge and on legal limit 285/45R19 111W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 118,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 107,530 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 107,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 86,386 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 86,383 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 77,500 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,427 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 67,233 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 58,325 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 58,325 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,377 miles

head lamp washer works but misses the lens

Fail 22 Apr 2013 48,375 miles

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

head lamp washer works but misses the lens

Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,305 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,262 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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VX08 VGC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VX08 VGC, 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 VX08 VGC registered?

VX08 VGC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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