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X5 NRA

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,057 mi
Last recorded167,057 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 167,057 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 139,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 139,387 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 134,029 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 134,029 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 123,622 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both at Joint (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at Joints to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted full length of vehicle restricting inspection of some components

Pass 6 Dec 2021 123,125 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 111,926 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 102,502 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Fail 30 Nov 2019 102,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Nearside rear brake disc surfaces becoming corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 93,025 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,132 miles

front and rear brake discs are worn

front brake pads are getting low

front tyres and o/s/r tyre is low

o/s/f wheel rim cracked

Pass 5 May 2017 67,080 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 67,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 48,385 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 48,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 35,215 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 34,801 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,006 miles

to clean to register smoke test

Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,074 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 24,686 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 NRA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NRA, 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 NRA registered?

X5 NRA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is X5 NRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 NRA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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