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X55 CRL

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,953 mi
Last recorded131,953 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 CRL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 131,953 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 130,479 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 127,398 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 120,687 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 120,687 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 Aug 2021 115,123 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 115,064 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 111,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 111,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front brake backing plate loose but secure but will need some attention

Nearside Rear 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 2 Sep 2019 107,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre ferule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lights on the tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre ferule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 107,521 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre ferule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lights on the tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre ferule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 103,466 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 103,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,365 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Feb 2017 87,358 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,564 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 79,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,387 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge almost to legal limit

Fail 13 Feb 2014 66,387 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

offside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge almost to legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2013 57,250 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 57,131 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,271 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X55 CRL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X55 CRL, 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 X55 CRL registered?

X55 CRL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is X55 CRL safe to buy?

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