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VX08 VHF

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,430 mi
Last recorded58,430 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 VHF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 58,430 miles

Engine oil leak

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 58,430 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 57,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 56,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 55,600 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 54,733 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 53,688 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 53,688 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 52,671 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 51,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 49,712 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 7 Jan 2017 48,553 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 47,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Jan 2015 45,545 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 44,052 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 42,586 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 40,837 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,230 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 39,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VHF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey 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 VX08 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

VX08 VHF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is VX08 VHF safe to buy?

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