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RY57 SLZ

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,701 mi
Last recorded171,701 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 SLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 171,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 161,615 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front Headlamps Getting Poor Condition/ Low Light Output Poor Beam Images.............. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Strongly Adv Both Rear Flexi Hoses Getting Corroded and Poor To Ferrules...... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 147,589 miles

O/S washer not working, N/S provides sufficient fluid to clear screen

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing on very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 136,277 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 136,119 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 126,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and smooth outer edge, cords will soon be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and smooth inner edge, cords will soon be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 114,532 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 108,957 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 106,278 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 106,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2017 103,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear outer cv joint leaking grease

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 103,112 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear outer cv joint leaking grease

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 97,791 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,013 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,022 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 May 2014 89,017 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 85,830 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 85,827 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,044 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,307 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,949 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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RY57 SLZ 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 76.2%.

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 RY57 SLZ, 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 RY57 SLZ registered?

RY57 SLZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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