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2051 D

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,783 mi
Last recorded31,783 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2051 D
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 31,783 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 31,720 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 31,514 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 31,388 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 31,202 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 31,030 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 30,298 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 28,969 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 27,515 miles

Engine to clean for emissions test

Pass 18 Nov 2016 26,233 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2016 26,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2015 23,613 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 20,577 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 17,426 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 14,015 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 11,359 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 11,359 miles

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

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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2051 D is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 2051 D, 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 2051 D registered?

2051 D is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is 2051 D safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2051 D shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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