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X70 MRH

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,927 mi
Last recorded135,927 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 MRH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 135,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 128,255 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 121,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 121,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 117,429 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch cover loose (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 112,207 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 107,989 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 103,878 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 98,283 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,125 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 74,013 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 74,012 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,416 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,703 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 39,675 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have wear on edges.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,003 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X70 MRH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X70 MRH, 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 X70 MRH registered?

X70 MRH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is X70 MRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X70 MRH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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