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X50 SBS

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,100 mi
Last recorded108,100 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 SBS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 108,100 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 101,700 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 95,672 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 89,517 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 83,348 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 83,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 78,459 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 78,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 69,939 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,591 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,126 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% O/S & N/S lamps on tail gate (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 53,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% O/S & N/S lamps on tail gate (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,970 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,715 miles

NSF tyre perished and heavy wear at outer shoulder.

NSR tyre heavy wear at inner shoulder.

Oil smoke emitted from exhaust during emissions test.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 37,436 miles

275/40/20 N/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED

315/35/20 REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2014 37,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

275/40/20 N/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED

315/35/20 REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,955 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,874 miles

275/40/20 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

BACK UP STOP LAMP WORKING

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER EMISSIONS

Pass 2 Jul 2011 20,901 miles

275/40/20 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

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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X50 SBS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X50 SBS, 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 X50 SBS registered?

X50 SBS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is X50 SBS safe to buy?

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