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R800 DRC

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,883 mi
Last recorded139,883 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 DRC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 139,883 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge, also cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 127,787 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 127,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective shock abs loose (5.3.6 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 114,552 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 114,552 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 102,538 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 101,234 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroding

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

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2021 98,668 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres worn low

Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,493 miles

All four tyres wearing

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

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

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

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

Wiper blades smear

Fail 10 Aug 2020 96,493 miles

All four tyres wearing

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Wiper blades smear

Pass 2 Aug 2019 94,682 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,183 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 89,522 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,237 miles

Engine leaking oil

Front brake pads worn low and brake discs poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2016 81,273 miles

Both front lower arm front bushes soft

Emissions to clean to test

Front discs corroding

N/S/F drop link slight play

Rear discs corroding

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,563 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 68,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 68,057 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R800 DRC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R800 DRC, 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 R800 DRC registered?

R800 DRC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is R800 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R800 DRC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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