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PL57 DLE

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

185,303 mi
Last recorded185,303 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 DLE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 185,303 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 159,302 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 154,520 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 146,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 136,536 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 125,162 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 125,162 miles

Offside Front Drop link slight split in gaitior

Pass 16 Dec 2020 113,346 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,268 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 97,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,681 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,487 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,046 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 75,374 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,809 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,546 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 56,546 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,811 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 49,807 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,288 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,034 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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PL57 DLE is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PL57 DLE, 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 PL57 DLE registered?

PL57 DLE is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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