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XLZ 2187

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,744 mi
Last recorded112,744 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 2187
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 112,744 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 112,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 112,623 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 111,444 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 111,396 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 109,321 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 109,298 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED DUE ENGINE MISSFIRE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 109,001 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 108,402 miles

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

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

eml on

Fail 6 Apr 2022 108,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

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

tyre warning light on

Pass 1 Apr 2021 106,806 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 106,806 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 105,217 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 105,217 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 103,800 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 102,592 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 101,928 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing inner & outer tread

n/s body damaged

o/s/f tyre sidewall torn

Fail 9 Jun 2016 101,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyre sidewall torn

n/s body damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,531 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,799 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 90,121 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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XLZ 2187 is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XLZ 2187, 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 XLZ 2187 registered?

XLZ 2187 is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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