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X5 DTY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,561 mi
Last recorded125,561 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 DTY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 125,561 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2025 123,319 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 123,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower frontal arm bush ( As marked ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower frontal arm bush ( As marked ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower frontal arm bush ( As marked ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal is spongy but operative

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing full inspection

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 118,748 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 117,432 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 114,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

headlamp washer system inoperative

brake judder

Fail 6 Jul 2021 114,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

headlamp washer system inoperative

brake judder

Pass 9 Dec 2019 102,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 100,018 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 99,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 95,104 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 95,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front inner pads appear low

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside headlamp cleaning device sticking

Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,948 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,717 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,373 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 73,367 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,979 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 63,578 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,575 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 42,471 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 DTY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X5 DTY, 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 X5 DTY registered?

X5 DTY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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