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D411 SON

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,963 mi
Last recorded132,963 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD411 SON
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 132,963 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 127,083 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 127,064 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 121,825 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 121,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 113,125 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 113,125 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 110,311 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 103,472 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 101,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres wearing on edges badly

Fail 15 Jan 2018 101,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres wearing on edges badly

Pass 13 Dec 2016 88,056 miles

Oil leak ()

all tyres cut in treads

both front tyres worn on the outer edges

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 12 Dec 2016 88,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

all tyres cut in treads

both front tyres worn on the outer edges

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 4 Jan 2016 79,222 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 79,201 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2014 63,834 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smearing

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,667 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 33,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,507 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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D411 SON is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D411 SON, 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 D411 SON registered?

D411 SON is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is D411 SON safe to buy?

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