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V11 DSW

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests37 (26 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate70.3%

Mileage

117,023 mi
Last recorded117,023 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 DSW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

26 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 117,023 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 112,591 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 104,010 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 93,803 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 85,726 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 85,726 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 81,515 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 81,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,498 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 68,656 miles

Cycle rack fitted rear

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,374 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 60,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PADS (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CENTRE TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CENTRE TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2018 164,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 58,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 145,678 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full access to some components

Fail 4 Feb 2017 145,670 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full access to some components

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,154 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 129,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 129,437 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 112,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,514 miles

front & rear discs worn

front & rear pads 60% worn

Pass 20 Jan 2014 92,350 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,072 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,550 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,960 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,217 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 68,217 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,793 miles

Parking brake efficiency low on O/S

Fail 22 Feb 2011 22,793 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency low on O/S

Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,860 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 60,858 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 59,065 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs worn

rear brake discs have wear

Pass 16 Jan 2010 43,264 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 43,264 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,774 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 37,722 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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V11 DSW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.3%.

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 V11 DSW, 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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V11 DSW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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