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WD08 OBV

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,179 mi
Last recorded118,179 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 OBV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 118,179 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2024 113,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 110,444 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 4 Oct 2022 105,165 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 16 Oct 2021 98,644 miles

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 3 Oct 2020 94,137 miles

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,517 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,090 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,139 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2016 54,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,770 miles

Both rear tyres worn low/bald on inner edge.

Cuts in nearside rear tyre to cord,but MOT PASS at this time.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,467 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges moreso on inner edges.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 35,467 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front brake discs look very worn.

Both rear tyres worn on edges moreso on inner edges.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,290 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre showing cords but not bad enough to fail

Fail 13 Apr 2012 29,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

cut in n/s/r tyre showing cords but not bad enough to fail

Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,440 miles

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

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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WD08 OBV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver 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 WD08 OBV, 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 WD08 OBV registered?

WD08 OBV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is WD08 OBV safe to buy?

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