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XH51 WAZ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,885 mi
Last recorded123,885 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXH51 WAZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 123,885 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 121,552 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 116,053 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 97,015 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 83,434 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,368 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 69,841 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 61,212 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 49,269 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,843 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,268 miles

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

cut in osr tyre no core showing

front tyres cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2015 36,268 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

cut in osr tyre no core showing

front tyres cracking

Pass 29 May 2014 35,369 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 32,391 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 30,502 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 30,502 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,257 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,570 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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XH51 WAZ 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 88.9%.

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 XH51 WAZ, 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 XH51 WAZ registered?

XH51 WAZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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