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S11 UDU

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,958 mi
Last recorded109,958 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 UDU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 109,958 miles

Both rear tyres wearing more at inner edges.

Pass 5 Sep 2023 103,751 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all rubber boots / dust covers deteriorated slightly

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2023 103,751 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all rubber boots / dust covers deteriorated slightly

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 93,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 84,084 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 84,080 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 78,828 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Nov 2018 78,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,218 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,163 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,508 miles

Brake warning light on

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear pads look low

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,595 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,969 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 36,006 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 35,972 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 28,842 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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S11 UDU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S11 UDU, 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 S11 UDU registered?

S11 UDU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2008.

Is S11 UDU safe to buy?

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