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SNZ 6212

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,874 mi
Last recorded159,874 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNZ 6212
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 159,874 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 149,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 144,104 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 139,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 129,093 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight Leak from clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 129,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight Leak from clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2020 120,235 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 108,378 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,768 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 88,768 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,961 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Outer tyre have cat bat cords not show

Fail 21 Mar 2016 85,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Outer tyre have cat bat cords not show

Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,242 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 81,233 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,411 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 May 2014 78,410 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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SNZ 6212 is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SNZ 6212, 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 SNZ 6212 registered?

SNZ 6212 is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is SNZ 6212 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNZ 6212 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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