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S88 SKE

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,380 mi
Last recorded133,380 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 SKE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 133,380 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 133,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 127,740 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 118,853 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 111,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise full under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection testable items

Fail 9 Jan 2023 110,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid off side washer jet broken (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise full under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection testable items

Pass 18 Jan 2022 100,682 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 97,767 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 97,741 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 97,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 93,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 86,132 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 86,132 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,029 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,326 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front nail in tyre

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2014 62,587 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,097 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 40,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cuts in nsr tyre

leak from nsr tyre

offside headlight washer jet missing

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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S88 SKE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 86,008 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 S88 SKE, 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 17 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 S88 SKE registered?

S88 SKE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is S88 SKE safe to buy?

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