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W6 URB

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,759 mi
Last recorded60,759 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 URB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 60,759 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 56,273 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 48,122 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 48,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed extensively on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 38,976 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 27,115 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 26,180 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 25,224 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,881 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 24,307 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,517 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 22,959 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 21,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 19,829 miles

Emissions too clean to register on Diesel Smoke Meter.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 19,810 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Emissions too clean to register on Diesel Smoke Meter.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,572 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 14,283 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 14,283 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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W6 URB is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W6 URB, 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 W6 URB registered?

W6 URB is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is W6 URB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W6 URB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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