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X555 BWM

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,676 mi
Last recorded150,676 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 BWM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 150,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 137,416 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 137,415 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also sidewall damage on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 122,604 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 111,120 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 108,583 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 103,340 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 97,157 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,927 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 80,998 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,130 miles

front compliance bushes splitting,under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2016 65,771 miles

all tyres wearing low and wearing on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2016 65,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

all tyres wearing low and wearing on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2015 56,934 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,381 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,038 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 38,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,480 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 23,256 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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X555 BWM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X555 BWM, 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 BWM registered?

X555 BWM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is X555 BWM safe to buy?

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