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DB53 BEN

2008 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,375 mi
Last recorded139,375 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB53 BEN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 139,375 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 134,204 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 134,204 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 131,134 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 18 Feb 2022 131,134 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 19 Feb 2021 126,368 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 126,368 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 120,091 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 120,091 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 114,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm - Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 104,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,675 miles

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 98,674 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

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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DB53 BEN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DB53 BEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DB53 BEN?

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What year was DB53 BEN registered?

DB53 BEN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is DB53 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB53 BEN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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