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X5 CXO

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,461 mi
Last recorded131,461 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 CXO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 131,461 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 123,684 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 115,634 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 108,261 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,995 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 90,210 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,959 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,422 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))

head light washers inoperative.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,377 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,332 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,731 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,478 miles

Rear obligatory indirect vision device deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,341 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 42,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,402 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 34,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,526 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 CXO is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CXO, 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 CXO registered?

X5 CXO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is X5 CXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 CXO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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