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AC08 XBH

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,926 mi
Last recorded196,926 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XBH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 196,926 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 182,371 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 172,861 miles

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2022 163,096 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 150,376 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 145,033 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 145,033 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 138,252 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 125,307 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 125,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 114,863 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 102,525 miles

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,352 miles

child seat nearside rear

Pass 27 Oct 2014 77,138 miles

slight lift in front lower ball joints

Fail 23 Oct 2014 77,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads wearing low

slight lift in front lower ball joints

wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,748 miles

both front tyre's wearing on edge's

child seat fitted at rear

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

offside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 11 May 2012 45,132 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 37,430 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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AC08 XBH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AC08 XBH, 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 AC08 XBH registered?

AC08 XBH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is AC08 XBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 XBH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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