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S300 DTM

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,278 mi
Last recorded96,278 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 DTM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 96,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 29 May 2025 96,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 96,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 93,976 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,096 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 89,611 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV CENTRE SCREEN (3.1 (a) (ii))

HEAD LIGHT WASH INOP

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside VIN TAG MISSING DRIVERS DOOR PILLAR

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 84,852 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 78,025 miles

Headlamp washers inop

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower U/J in engine bay corroded, needle rollers visible (2.2.2 (c))

VIN plate missing/removed from O/S 'B'pillar

Fail 25 Jul 2019 78,025 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp washers inop

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower U/J in engine bay corroded, needle rollers visible (2.2.2 (c))

VIN plate missing/removed from O/S 'B'pillar

Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 62,000 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 139,139 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 137,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 112,399 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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S300 DTM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S300 DTM, 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 S300 DTM registered?

S300 DTM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is S300 DTM safe to buy?

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