CarVerify

Free Car Check

A24 BSY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,004 mi
Last recorded93,004 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 BSY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 93,004 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 90,174 miles

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

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))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 90,174 miles

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 81,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 72,751 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Osf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2022 72,737 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,039 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 58,054 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 56,785 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 55,952 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,064 miles

Nearside rear inner tyre worn

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear inner tyre worn

Fail 8 Feb 2016 53,060 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear inner tyre worn

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear inner tyre worn

Fail 23 Jan 2016 53,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2015 49,232 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2015 49,232 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,057 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 42,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,444 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,906 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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A24 BSY 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 A24 BSY, 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

How do I check the history of A24 BSY?

You can check the full history of A24 BSY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A24 BSY registered?

A24 BSY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is A24 BSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 BSY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A24 BSY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A24 BSY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.