2008 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · B20 TBA
2008 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 159,559 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B20 TBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2026
- 159,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B20 TBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW X5 (B20 TBA) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
B20 TBA Mileage History
- 19/10/2023143,885 mi
- 07/10/2024148,868 mi+4,983 mi
- 18/10/2024148,872 mi+4 mi
- 13/10/2025153,709 mi+4,837 mi
- 14/10/2026159,559 mi+5,850 mi
Average of roughly 5,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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