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S333 DWB

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,573 mi
Last recorded146,573 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 DWB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 146,573 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2022 142,068 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 137,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 137,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 124,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 114,547 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 114,547 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2017 107,054 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 100,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2015 96,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 96,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 28 Oct 2014 93,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2014 84,107 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,246 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,841 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 41,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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S333 DWB is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S333 DWB, 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 S333 DWB registered?

S333 DWB is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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