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DA57 WUX

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,962 mi
Last recorded170,962 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 WUX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 170,962 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 170,962 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 170,956 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 156,012 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 150,682 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes on lower control arm(s) perished and have play with lever bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened see surrounding area also. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arms inner and outer bushes worn/perished and have small play evident, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 146,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 144,231 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 134,450 miles

Brake pipes outer coating swelling

Pass 17 Jan 2020 129,065 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE

Pass 29 Jan 2019 116,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 104,041 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,053 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 92,033 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 81,498 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 71,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,158 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,687 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,102 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner edges of tread on both rear tyres is slightly worn

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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DA57 WUX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA57 WUX, 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 DA57 WUX registered?

DA57 WUX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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