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W21 ERL

2008 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,947 mi
Last recorded129,947 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 ERL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 129,947 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 127,390 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 126,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 122,087 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 122,086 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 116,106 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 116,105 miles

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 108,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 107,181 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

oily underside

Pass 2 Jan 2019 103,611 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 97,127 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 97,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nail in tyre. (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 92,684 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 92,684 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 86,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread has small cuts in

Fail 5 Jan 2016 86,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing on outer edjes (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread has small cuts in

Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,411 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2013 67,122 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 67,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 53,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 41,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,296 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,006 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 29,328 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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W21 ERL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W21 ERL, 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 W21 ERL registered?

W21 ERL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is W21 ERL safe to buy?

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