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SP57 DZD

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,940 mi
Last recorded105,940 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 DZD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 105,940 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 91,065 miles

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Rear SUBFRAME HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 9 Oct 2023 74,718 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 74,716 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 71,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 71,638 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,974 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,530 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 45,659 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 40,637 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,634 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 34,632 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 29,516 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,354 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,520 miles

Emissions to clean to be detected by DSM

Pass 19 Dec 2013 24,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 24,041 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 18,212 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 7 Dec 2011 14,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2010 10,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SP57 DZD is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP57 DZD, 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

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What year was SP57 DZD registered?

SP57 DZD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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