2008 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · VA08 BKO
2008 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 138,300 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA08 BKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 138,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA08 BKO 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 (VA08 BKO) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VA08 BKO Mileage History
- 07/09/2022110,000 mi
- 21/08/2023115,590 mi+5,590 mi
- 12/08/2024125,430 mi+9,840 mi
- 05/09/2025138,298 mi+12,868 mi
- 15/09/2025138,300 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E70)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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