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R13 WCS

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,021 mi
Last recorded139,021 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 WCS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 139,021 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 139,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 125,900 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 May 2025 125,896 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Seat belt missing rear full (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2023 117,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 117,637 miles

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 has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges - 275/40/20 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 107,814 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 103,846 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch has a jagged edge

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 101,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 98,602 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 98,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 94,546 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,188 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2015 114,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2014 96,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2013 49,431 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 49,399 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,518 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 38,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,837 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 41,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R13 WCS 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 68.2%.

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 R13 WCS, 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 R13 WCS registered?

R13 WCS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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