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X50 NSG

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,936 mi
Last recorded105,936 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 NSG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 105,936 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 103,576 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 103,576 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 103,575 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 103,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 97,181 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 94,836 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 87,446 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 87,446 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 78,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls and shoulders badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,966 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,484 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,146 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 54,057 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,830 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light Illuminated

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,789 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 42,767 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,227 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,765 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp unit

Fail 22 Jun 2011 33,765 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

condensation in o/s headlamp unit

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 NSG 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NSG, 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 NSG registered?

X50 NSG is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is X50 NSG safe to buy?

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