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S14 AWW

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,331 mi
Last recorded148,331 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 AWW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 148,331 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 139,361 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 130,502 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 13,043 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 119,518 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 111,314 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 105,391 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 100,680 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 9 Nov 2018 92,684 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 92,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 84,448 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 75,924 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,053 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,298 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 61,176 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,069 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,698 miles

unable to issue emmission print out emmission reading 0

Fail 15 Dec 2011 43,698 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to issue emmission print out emmission reading 0

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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S14 AWW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S14 AWW, 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

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What year was S14 AWW registered?

S14 AWW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is S14 AWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S14 AWW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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