2008 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · SY08 DCV
2008 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 126,398 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY08 DCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 126,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY08 DCV 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 (SY08 DCV) between May 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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 (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”.
SY08 DCV Mileage History
- 09/05/2022110,579 mi
- 29/08/2023117,111 mi+6,532 mi
- 31/08/2023117,116 mi+5 mi
- 13/11/2024122,475 mi+5,359 mi
- 02/10/2025126,398 mi+3,923 mi
Average of roughly 4,652 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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