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AE08 SFF

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,387 mi
Last recorded129,387 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SFF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 129,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner LED side light does not work

Pass 5 Jul 2024 126,034 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 121,710 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 121,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 115,499 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 109,905 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 105,806 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 105,806 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 101,289 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 16 May 2019 101,289 miles

Nearside Front 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 fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 95,334 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 89,418 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 89,329 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 89,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre bald inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 76,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,993 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,542 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,997 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,922 miles

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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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AE08 SFF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AE08 SFF, 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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What year was AE08 SFF registered?

AE08 SFF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is AE08 SFF safe to buy?

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