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D23 SYT

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,856 mi
Last recorded83,856 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 SYT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 83,856 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 36,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 77,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 through the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers starting to smeer

Fail 23 Apr 2024 77,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 through the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers starting to smeer

Pass 26 Jan 2024 23,370 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2023 19,916 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 76,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 15,545 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 15,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2022 75,742 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 75,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 74,205 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 72,230 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 72,230 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,332 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 61,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,163 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,284 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,368 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,067 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,435 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,763 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,299 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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D23 SYT is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D23 SYT, 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 D23 SYT registered?

D23 SYT is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is D23 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 SYT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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