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S18 MWW

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,594 mi
Last recorded163,594 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 MWW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 163,594 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and back seats ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened minor surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 163,556 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated insecurely fastened (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 near limit of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear and rear longtitudinal (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 151,191 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 133,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 133,110 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 119,631 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 117,528 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 117,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 114,521 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 111,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 88,810 miles

emissions tested to clean to get a reading

Pass 14 Jan 2012 70,127 miles

emissions to low for a reading

extensive plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle making it hard to inspect

Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,546 miles

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

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

deep cuts evident in all tyres

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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S18 MWW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S18 MWW, 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 S18 MWW registered?

S18 MWW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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