2008 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · CU08 OZS

The 2008 BMW X5 presents a stable roadworthiness status as of the most recent test on 26 June 2025 at 140,335 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is steady and shows no deterioration across the two available annual tests. In the prior test on 26 June 2024 at 138,050 miles, the vehicle also passed cleanly with no advisories or faults logged. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for an 18-year-old vehicle. The record shows 2,285 miles covered between June 2024 and June 2025, equating to roughly 7,796 miles per year across its life. No gaps or abrupt accumulation appear in the supplied history; the two entries are one year apart and both clean, which suggests consistent annual testing and ordinary private or light-use mileage rather than neglect or commercial overuse. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and suspension bushes, as an X5 of this age and 140,000 miles is prone to corrosion on subframes and wear in front control arm bushes even when MOT testers log no advisories. Brake discs and calipers warrant physical measurement, given that binding calipers and lipped discs often develop between tests without triggering a failure. The absence of recorded faults implies the previous owner maintained basic statutory compliance, though it does not confirm proactive renewal of consumables such as tyres or exhaust components. Given the sparse two-entry record, in-person checks of underbody rust, coil springs, and drivetrain leaks remain the prudent step before purchase.