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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Jacking rubber missing
Surface corrosion to brake discs
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Jacking rubber missing
Surface corrosion to brake discs
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front tyres wearing on outer edges
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front tyres wearing on outer edges
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front tyres worn on outer edges
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted
Undertrays fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted
Undertrays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
covers fitted to outersills
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
strongly advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
unable to carry out full inspection of outersills due to covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
strongly advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
unable to carry out full inspection of outersills due to covers fitted
Nearside rear tyre low/ worn on inner edge
Offside rear tyre low/ worn on inner edge
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear tyre low/ worn on inner edge
Offside rear tyre low/ worn on inner edge
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S17 SGA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 S17 SGA, 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 S17 SGA registered?
S17 SGA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 22 January 2008.
Is S17 SGA safe to buy?
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