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X5 BTJ

2008 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,566 mi
Last recorded100,566 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 BTJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 100,566 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 95,049 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 95,049 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 91,029 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 88,325 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 85,745 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 82,909 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,299 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,233 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,162 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 60,263 miles

Both front tyres low outer edges

Pass 24 Nov 2014 57,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2014 57,685 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,980 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,465 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,621 miles

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

rear tyres wearing inner edges

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 BTJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BTJ, 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 BTJ registered?

X5 BTJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 8 November 2008.

Is X5 BTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 BTJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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