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S26 NGL

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,589 mi
Last recorded48,589 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 NGL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 48,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 48,090 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 48,074 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 47,750 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 47,432 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 45,931 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 43,150 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 35,438 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 33,914 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 32,512 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 28,776 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 25,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,909 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 14,154 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 14,154 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 11,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 8,498 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 8,498 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 6,376 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 6,376 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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S26 NGL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S26 NGL, 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 S26 NGL registered?

S26 NGL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is S26 NGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 NGL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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