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D11 GLS

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,059 mi
Last recorded124,059 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 GLS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 124,059 miles

Offside Rear brake lagging slightly

Offside dip headlamp only just showing pattern

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and full undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2024 119,862 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs sensor wiring poorly routed around drop link (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point block missing and sill corroded and slightly weakened

Offside Rear brake lagging slightly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and full undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 116,563 miles

Nearside Rear back plate loose

Offside Rear back plate loose

Offside suspension sits lower

Fail 26 Sep 2023 116,562 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear back plate loose

Offside Rear back plate loose

Offside suspension sits lower

Pass 16 Sep 2022 112,738 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 109,219 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 109,217 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 100,663 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms … front bushes rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear … uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 92,018 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,981 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Front tyres are close to legal limit.

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 13 Sep 2017 82,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Front tyres are close to legal limit.

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,062 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,733 miles

Passed emissions test. Reading to low for a report to be obtained

Plastic under trays fitted, unable to see above.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,754 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,237 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,589 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,626 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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D11 GLS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 90,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D11 GLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D11 GLS registered?

D11 GLS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is D11 GLS safe to buy?

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