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Y167 VES

2008 BMW X5 (E70)

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,037 mi
Last recorded161,037 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X5 (E70)88,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 VES
MakeBMW
ModelX5 (E70)
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 161,037 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 155,746 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 151,517 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 141,038 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 124,599 miles

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2021 124,571 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,607 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 106,528 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 95,263 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 95,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,179 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 88,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,309 miles

Nail in front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Jun 2015 81,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nail in front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2014 74,090 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,041 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tie rod bushes becoming worn

slight outer edge wear on offside front tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,472 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 60,262 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

headlamp washers inop

Fail 1 Mar 2012 47,877 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,877 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,354 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5 (E70)?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
7,192
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
coil spring broken 5
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 5
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Y167 VES is a 2008 BMW X5 (E70) in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW X5 (E70) models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 88,360 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 (E70) fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y167 VES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 (E70) typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X5 (E70) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y167 VES is a 2008 BMW X5 (E70), first registered on 1 March 2008.

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