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4 SUN

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

187,882 mi
Last recorded187,882 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 SUN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 187,882 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 179,582 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 170,153 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 161,735 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 153,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 146,065 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 134,271 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 124,691 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 110,540 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 110,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 101,311 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,793 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 76,908 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,567 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,918 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,435 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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4 SUN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 4 SUN, 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 4 SUN registered?

4 SUN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is 4 SUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 SUN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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