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X5 NLY

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,368 mi
Last recorded138,368 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 138,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 132,956 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 132,512 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 129,172 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Under trays, sill covers and heat shields were present at time of the test.

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 124,530 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 124,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling device is broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 120,713 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread and sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 120,713 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread and sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 115,383 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,158 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 107,581 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 100,940 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,054 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 94,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,142 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,235 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,114 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,358 miles

both rear tyres wereing on in side

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 NLY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

X5 NLY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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