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3541 MT

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,630 mi
Last recorded85,630 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3541 MT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 85,630 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 84,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inbetween tyre tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inbetween tyre tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 80,847 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 78,928 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 77,777 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 75,786 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 75,781 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 74,841 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 73,537 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 73,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 72,272 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2017 64,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,956 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 41,284 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,344 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,848 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 18,664 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 18,664 miles

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

slight cut on offside rear tyre sidewall

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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3541 MT 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 84.2%.

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 3541 MT, 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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3541 MT is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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