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L44 SNN

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,344 mi
Last recorded166,344 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 SNN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 166,344 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 154,912 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 138,130 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 138,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 133,863 miles

Emissions to low to obtain reading

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 129,784 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 127,618 miles

emissions too clean to obtain reading (1.5 ) limits plate not visible

Pass 12 Oct 2017 116,752 miles

under trays

Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,542 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 109,542 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 102,213 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 102,146 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,633 miles

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,105 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,463 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,809 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,080 miles

Both front and rear tyres wearing on edges.

N/S/R inner side light not working and lens has water in.

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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L44 SNN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L44 SNN, 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 L44 SNN registered?

L44 SNN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is L44 SNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L44 SNN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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