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S999 RPE

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,164 mi
Last recorded96,164 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 RPE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 96,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 92,699 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 87,428 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,693 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 74,109 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,172 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 68,169 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 59,704 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 59,704 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,757 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,704 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread plastic cover (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 47,704 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread plastic cover (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 41,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 41,810 miles

Centre Electronic parking brake control missing (3.1.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 31,857 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 31,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 27,888 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 20,760 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 18,094 miles

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

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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S999 RPE 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 75%.

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 S999 RPE, 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 S999 RPE registered?

S999 RPE is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is S999 RPE safe to buy?

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