2008 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · BU08 MLK
2008 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 99,416 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU08 MLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 99,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU08 MLK 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 (BU08 MLK) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
BU08 MLK Mileage History
- 16/01/202384,079 mi
- 16/01/202384,079 mi
- 10/01/202491,918 mi+7,839 mi
- 15/01/202596,778 mi+4,860 mi
- 19/01/202699,416 mi+2,638 mi
Average of roughly 5,096 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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