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X5 XMF

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,478 mi
Last recorded135,478 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 XMF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 135,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 126,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 111,010 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 107,052 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 103,812 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 101,413 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 95,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 88,066 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 88,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2017 80,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,269 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 72,268 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)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,907 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,365 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 46,365 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,793 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 37,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XMF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMF, 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 XMF registered?

X5 XMF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is X5 XMF safe to buy?

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