2008 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · DN08 VGZ
2008 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 179,400 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,400 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.
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DN08 VGZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 179,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN08 VGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW X5 (DN08 VGZ) between June 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DN08 VGZ Mileage History
- 16/06/201147,676 mi
- 31/05/201259,447 mi+11,771 mi
- 22/11/201263,735 mi+4,288 mi
- 11/01/201469,427 mi+5,692 mi
- 13/01/201574,669 mi+5,242 mi
- 14/01/201574,670 mi+1 mi
- 14/01/201676,956 mi+2,286 mi
- 14/01/201676,957 mi+1 mi
- 16/01/201783,105 mi+6,148 mi
- 17/01/201783,108 mi+3 mi
- 18/12/201788,939 mi+5,831 mi
- 08/01/2019102,236 mi+13,297 mi
- 08/01/2019102,239 mi+3 mi
- 20/12/2019123,871 mi+21,632 mi
- 20/12/2019123,873 mi+2 mi
- 13/01/2021135,355 mi+11,482 mi
- 21/12/2021141,880 mi+6,525 mi
- 11/01/2023155,750 mi+13,870 mi
- 18/12/2023161,518 mi+5,768 mi
- 16/12/2024169,898 mi+8,380 mi
- 17/12/2025179,400 mi+9,502 mi
Average of roughly 9,081 miles per year across 21 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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