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W7 THW

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,253 mi
Last recorded175,253 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 THW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 175,253 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 167,460 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 160,264 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 152,813 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays

Pass 21 Dec 2021 143,689 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 143,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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 21 Dec 2020 132,449 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing

Pass 11 Dec 2019 116,238 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 106,657 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 106,656 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 96,906 miles

Both side outer sills covered

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 96,906 miles

Both side outer sills covered

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 85,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer rear belts fitted with seats ()

D.T.C. switch sticky

Front brake discs wearing thin

Headlamp washers require attention

Fail 12 Dec 2016 85,679 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure Switch broken/damaged (3.1.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer rear belts fitted with seats ()

D.T.C. switch sticky

Front brake discs wearing thin

Headlamp washers require attention

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 73,042 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,828 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 58,477 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 54,275 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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W7 THW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W7 THW, 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 W7 THW registered?

W7 THW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is W7 THW safe to buy?

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