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S100 DSL

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

143,535 mi
Last recorded143,535 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 DSL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 143,535 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 136,669 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 130,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 126,299 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 122,401 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 118,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 112,693 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,679 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 101,558 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 94,341 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,715 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,046 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,259 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear fog lamp inop (not obligatory)

offside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge of tread

Fail 12 Mar 2013 50,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

two nails in offside rear tyre and deep cuts in tread

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear jacking point pad missing

rear tyres heavily worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,122 miles

nearside rear side lamp inop one of two

no measurable smoke detected at smoke test

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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S100 DSL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S100 DSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S100 DSL?

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What year was S100 DSL registered?

S100 DSL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is S100 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S100 DSL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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