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R11 WRW

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,048 mi
Last recorded211,048 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 WRW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 211,048 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 184,042 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 146,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 130,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm, outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Showing cords not leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 130,877 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm, outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Showing cords not leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 119,962 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 119,951 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and also has a nail in it 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and also has a nail in it 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 109,028 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 109,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 96,365 miles

All brake disc slightly worn

Pass 22 May 2018 83,623 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 83,623 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 78,086 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,197 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,869 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 63,761 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2014 56,587 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 47,995 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,420 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 37,260 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 37,258 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,695 miles

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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R11 WRW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R11 WRW, 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 R11 WRW registered?

R11 WRW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is R11 WRW safe to buy?

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