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DC56 DKC

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,828 mi
Last recorded157,828 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC56 DKC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 157,828 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 151,989 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 147,849 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 147,839 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 138,444 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 134,599 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 133,957 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms slight play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 128,520 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 128,520 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 124,822 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 116,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 104,058 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,362 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,267 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,453 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2011 48,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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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DC56 DKC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC56 DKC, 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 DC56 DKC registered?

DC56 DKC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is DC56 DKC safe to buy?

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