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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beyond service requirements (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner secondary position lamp not working
Offside Rear Inner secondary stop lamp not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer edge close to service requirements (4.1.E.1)
Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)
both front tyres heavily worn on edges 2754020
childseats fitted to rear seats
engine oil leak
front discs in poor condition
gearbox oil leak
rear tyres close to limit 3153520
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both front tyres heavily worn on edges 2754020
childseats fitted to rear seats
engine oil leak
front discs in poor condition
gearbox oil leak
rear tyres close to limit 3153520
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing edges
diesel to clean for test
offside rear outer wheel arch trim damaged
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing edges
diesel to clean for test
offside rear outer wheel arch trim damaged
both front tyre worn edges,nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall
diesel to clean for test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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T5 DGS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 T5 DGS, 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 T5 DGS registered?
T5 DGS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 November 2008.
Is T5 DGS safe to buy?
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