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AE08 SYG

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,146 mi
Last recorded146,146 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SYG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 146,146 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 134,599 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 134,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 125,617 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise handbrake switch loose but brake working satisfacterly

Pass 27 May 2022 116,438 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front cv joint slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 109,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 103,850 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 98,859 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,401 miles

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

far rear seats and seatbelts not checked

Pass 30 May 2017 87,189 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 74,599 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2014 59,230 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,842 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 54,842 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,965 miles

Brake system warning light illuminated

Fail 7 Jun 2012 47,950 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake system warning light illuminated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,373 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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AE08 SYG is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey 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 AE08 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

AE08 SYG is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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