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W9 NGS

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,251 mi
Last recorded83,251 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 NGS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 83,251 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Pass 13 Sep 2024 80,571 miles

REAR BRAKES ARE GETTING LOW

Pass 20 Sep 2023 77,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,585 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 67,020 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING IS BADLY CORRODED

Pass 22 Sep 2020 64,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 60,770 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,420 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on outer edge.

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

Offside Front scrubbed on outer edge.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,966 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 41,790 miles

both rear tyres are low on tread and need replacing soon

Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,369 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,187 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,573 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 23,318 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,900 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 18,888 miles

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

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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W9 NGS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W9 NGS, 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 W9 NGS registered?

W9 NGS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is W9 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W9 NGS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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