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X555 ACK

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,269 mi
Last recorded164,269 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 ACK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 164,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 147,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 136,541 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,768 miles

Handbrake switch broken but still operating

Pass 24 Sep 2021 120,863 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 112,250 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs lipped

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2020 112,232 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs lipped

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,169 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 80,160 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2017 68,955 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,848 miles

Front both tyres worn low outer edges

stone cuts tyre treads

Fail 2 Dec 2016 59,848 miles

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

Front both tyres worn low outer edges

stone cuts tyre treads

Pass 29 Dec 2015 51,341 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 51,341 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 41,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 41,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,052 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 33,052 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 24,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 17,633 miles

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 17,633 miles

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

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

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

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

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

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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X555 ACK is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X555 ACK, 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 X555 ACK registered?

X555 ACK is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is X555 ACK safe to buy?

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