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X5 MVF

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,967 mi
Last recorded150,967 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 MVF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 150,967 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 149,903 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 147,911 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 147,911 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 146,067 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 146,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 142,718 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 136,312 miles

Handbrake switch works intermittently

Pass 15 Apr 2019 115,511 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 102,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 9 Apr 2018 102,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 May 2017 95,576 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 86,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,574 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 65,059 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 65,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 50,185 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,622 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,305 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)

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 MVF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MVF, 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

How do I check the history of X5 MVF?

You can check the full history of X5 MVF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X5 MVF registered?

X5 MVF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is X5 MVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 MVF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X5 MVF have outstanding finance?

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