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X50 AGL

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,695 mi
Last recorded116,695 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 AGL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 116,695 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 106,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 96,522 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 96,522 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 87,445 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,122 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,863 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 68,942 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 61,728 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 51,821 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 40,374 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 40,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 28,883 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 17,273 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 17,273 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyres perished

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 15,346 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut no cords exposed.

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 12,804 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,261 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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X50 AGL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc 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 X50 AGL, 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 X50 AGL registered?

X50 AGL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is X50 AGL safe to buy?

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