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XX55 BRU

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,920 mi
Last recorded116,920 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX55 BRU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 116,920 miles

Front both headlamps faded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 112,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 112,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 108,757 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 108,757 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 103,205 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 96,174 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,468 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2019 77,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 71,315 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,389 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 67,389 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,997 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 53,185 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 51,925 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate crack

unable to check parking brake efficiency due to EPB not working

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,645 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2010 18,722 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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XX55 BRU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XX55 BRU, 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 XX55 BRU registered?

XX55 BRU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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