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SR08 DBX

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,843 mi
Last recorded109,843 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 DBX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 109,843 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 109,475 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 107,411 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 105,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 104,180 miles

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 10 May 2021 102,843 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 102,842 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended centre row (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 102,048 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 102,046 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 98,875 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2019 98,875 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil level very low also (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2018 92,086 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak from engine area

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,043 miles

edge of o/s/f tyre bald and nearing limit, step tyre

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 83,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inoperative, and o/s very low on screen (8.2.3)

edge of o/s/f tyre bald and nearing limit, step tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 74,620 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 18 Dec 2015 63,824 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 17 Dec 2015 63,824 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured crack in wheel (4.2.B.1a)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 19 Dec 2014 54,155 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 54,155 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre badly worn on the inner edge nearing the cords

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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SR08 DBX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SR08 DBX, 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 SR08 DBX registered?

SR08 DBX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is SR08 DBX safe to buy?

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