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WN08 ADV

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,003 mi
Last recorded138,003 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 ADV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 138,003 miles

both front link arm bushes perished/worn

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 138,003 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

both front link arm bushes perished/worn

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 132,318 miles

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 128,309 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 124,886 miles

n/s/f outer c.v boot pin hole

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 119,505 miles

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

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

front number plate poor

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 119,505 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front number plate poor

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 111,206 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 93,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 89,155 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 86,646 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 83,334 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/r tye has a nail in the tread

oil leak under car

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 76,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,796 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 72,796 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,661 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,910 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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WN08 ADV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey 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 WN08 ADV, 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 WN08 ADV registered?

WN08 ADV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WN08 ADV 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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