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X5 AFP

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

168,741 mi
Last recorded168,741 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 AFP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 168,741 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 158,101 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 147,634 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 138,482 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 129,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 121,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 111,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,006 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 87,769 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,167 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 80,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,809 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,258 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,227 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 8,952 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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X5 AFP is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 X5 AFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X5 AFP registered?

X5 AFP is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is X5 AFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 AFP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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