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S3 RRB

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,587 mi
Last recorded115,587 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 RRB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 115,587 miles

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

Front headlamp lens poor os and ns front

Pass 14 Jun 2025 108,040 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 99,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 89,122 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails - both marked

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underbody components

Fail 12 Jun 2023 89,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails - both marked

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underbody components

Pass 15 Jun 2022 80,923 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 79,297 miles

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))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 79,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 75,453 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 72,345 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 68,706 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,703 miles

Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately Switch sligthly loose (3.1.8)

Engine oil leak underneath

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides

Pass 18 Jun 2016 58,175 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 52,373 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,937 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 47,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 45,552 miles

2 x rear tyres bald inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,838 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 33,987 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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S3 RRB is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S3 RRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 RRB registered?

S3 RRB is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is S3 RRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 RRB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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