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WA57 VAE

2008 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,024 mi
Last recorded144,024 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA57 VAE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 144,024 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 137,165 miles

Undertray fitted unable to carry full inspection.

Fail 10 Mar 2025 137,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray fitted unable to carry full inspection.

Pass 9 Mar 2024 134,104 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 131,704 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 1 Mar 2022 128,153 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 4 Mar 2021 124,704 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 3 Mar 2021 124,704 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 119,972 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 103,788 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 97,660 miles

under tray fitted.oil lea.rear tyre inner edges slightly low

Pass 22 May 2017 91,473 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,779 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 84,285 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front perished outer wall

Pass 26 May 2015 73,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions to clean to test

Pass 14 May 2014 62,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 53,440 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,058 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,919 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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WA57 VAE is a 2008 BMW X5 in White 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 WA57 VAE, 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

How do I check the history of WA57 VAE?

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What year was WA57 VAE registered?

WA57 VAE is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is WA57 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA57 VAE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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