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S900 RES

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

411,155 mi
Last recorded411,155 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS900 RES
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 411,155 miles

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

General corrosion

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 411,155 miles

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

General corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 207,411 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 185,778 miles

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

all under trays fitted and side sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2021 185,778 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

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

all under trays fitted and side sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 184,859 miles

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

N/S/F Mirror Missing

N/S/R Lamp broken

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 184,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F Mirror Missing

N/S/R Lamp broken

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 166,754 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 166,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 149,525 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of pair - outer ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

No access to rear row of passenger seats due to articles in luggage area

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of pair - outer ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 segments inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 149,525 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Dim (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of pair - outer ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

No access to rear row of passenger seats due to articles in luggage area

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of pair - outer ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 segments inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 133,482 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 112,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of pair - outer ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

No access to rear row of passenger seats due to articles in luggage area

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of pair - outer ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 112,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of pair - outer ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

No access to rear row of passenger seats due to articles in luggage area

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of pair - outer ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 91,593 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Dec 2014 91,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,915 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,111 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,715 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 48,023 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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S900 RES is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S900 RES, 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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S900 RES is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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