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X5 DXO

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,070 mi
Last recorded143,070 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 143,070 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 142,748 miles

Central Hand operated control valve malfunctioning hand brake button broken not operating every time fallen apart (1.1.5 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2025 127,497 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch cover (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear jacking rubber missing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear wire not plugged in to pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 127,401 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear jacking rubber missing

Offside o/s mirror casing damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s pad sensor not plugged in (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement (2.2.2 (b))

brake light on dash / n/s/f pad sensor damaged

Pass 10 May 2024 116,616 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire damaged

Offside Rear jacking rubber missing

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 109,005 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front both front tyres worn on edges 275/40 20

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear jacking rubber missing

Rear Inner both rear tyres worn on inner edges 315/35 20

n/s/f + o/s/r brake warning wire not attached

Pass 13 May 2022 100,434 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 92,404 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 92,404 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 88,790 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,463 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,308 miles

fron tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2018 78,308 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fron tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,696 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,506 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 68,486 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,900 miles

Puncture warning light on

Rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,168 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,864 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 DXO is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DXO, 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 DXO registered?

X5 DXO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is X5 DXO safe to buy?

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