2008 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · CU08 BAO
2008 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 131,258 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
CU08 BAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 131,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU08 BAO 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 (CU08 BAO) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges at steering knuckle (4.11 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
CU08 BAO Mileage History
- 10/03/2022116,956 mi
- 20/03/2023123,293 mi+6,337 mi
- 03/04/2023123,410 mi+117 mi
- 19/04/2024131,209 mi+7,799 mi
- 26/04/2024131,258 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 6,715 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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