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A12 PGS

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,818 mi
Last recorded118,818 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 PGS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 118,818 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 114,947 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 104,597 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 89,607 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 74,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Jacking point missing

Fail 30 Jun 2022 74,609 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Jacking point missing

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 61,635 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 53,148 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 51,797 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 49,625 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,289 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear reflector slightly damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 42,404 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,452 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2014 37,452 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,996 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 32,986 miles

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

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

offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,102 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 30,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,910 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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A12 PGS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A12 PGS, 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 A12 PGS registered?

A12 PGS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is A12 PGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 PGS shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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