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2008 BMW X5
General Information
- Registration SW08NWG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expires 22 Jul 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 144,763 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2026 11 Jun 202616 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,309 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2025 11 Jun 20262 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,797 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most rear round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most rear round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Reverse light not working
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,747 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,273 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
25 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,135 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2021 11 Jun 202625 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x4 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
22 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,697 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,219 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked But Still Visible From a Reasonable Distance. (6.3.1d)
1 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,590 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,583 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,516 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2017 11 Jun 20265 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,472 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2016 11 Jun 202622 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,579 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015 11 Jun 202622 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,819 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2014 11 Jun 202624 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,923 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013 11 Jun 202614 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,875 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2012 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW08NWG was registered on 2008-07-16
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