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X5 TES

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

261,286 mi
Last recorded261,286 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 261,286 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 249,773 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 237,050 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 221,812 miles

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

o/s outer cv boot pin holed

Pass 7 Aug 2021 207,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer cv boot pin hole

Pass 29 Jun 2020 188,295 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

o/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 8 Jul 2019 176,858 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 162,485 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front brake backplate insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2018 162,479 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front brake backplate insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2017 149,868 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 149,122 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 134,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 118,719 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 103,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,177 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 83,920 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,308 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 61,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,061 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

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 TES 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 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 TES, 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 TES registered?

X5 TES is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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