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X5 RVN

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,814 mi
Last recorded128,814 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 RVN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 128,814 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 123,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 118,906 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 114,438 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 110,872 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 105,682 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 99,283 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 93,758 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 93,581 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 88,132 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 81,753 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 75,480 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,108 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 33,624 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,442 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,681 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 21,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 RVN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RVN, 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 RVN registered?

X5 RVN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is X5 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 RVN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X5 RVN have outstanding finance?

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