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803 SUR

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,758 mi
Last recorded127,758 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration803 SUR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 127,758 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 125,266 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2024 121,998 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 119,316 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 116,610 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 114,168 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 113,634 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,096 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,641 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 107,111 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,843 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 34,484 miles

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)

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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803 SUR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 803 SUR, 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 803 SUR registered?

803 SUR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is 803 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 803 SUR shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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