2008 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · XX05 RAF
2008 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 144,559 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XX05 RAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 144,559 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.
XX05 RAF 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 (XX05 RAF) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
XX05 RAF Mileage History
- 03/03/2022135,869 mi
- 14/03/2023137,436 mi+1,567 mi
- 27/02/2024139,402 mi+1,966 mi
- 29/02/2024139,402 mi
- 15/05/2025144,559 mi+5,157 mi
Average of roughly 2,715 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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