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S99 DFP

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,910 mi
Last recorded133,910 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 DFP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 133,910 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 27 May 2025 125,722 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 119,092 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 110,996 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 105,618 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 105,618 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 95,948 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 88,482 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 79,683 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,127 miles

n/s/f tyre wall cuts

numerous cuts o/s/f tyre

both rear tyres perished

Central Rear seat belt buckle casing missing, seat belt still locks as should

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,961 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,887 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear indicators and badly worn on inner edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,050 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 45,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Feb 2015 45,594 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,812 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 33,096 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 32,925 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 27,600 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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S99 DFP is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey 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 S99 DFP, 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

How do I check the history of S99 DFP?

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What year was S99 DFP registered?

S99 DFP is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 November 2008.

Is S99 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S99 DFP 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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