MOT Status
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159,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner cv joint corroded and just starting to leak cv grease
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner cv joint corroded and just starting to leak cv grease
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front both fog lights not working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link - lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Front both fog lights not working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link - lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working lamp replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust heatshield insecure at fixings
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play At ride height (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play At ride height (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust heatshield insecure at fixings
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play At ride height (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play At ride height (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "Rear" (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play "@ Ride height" (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge "Approx 2.00 mm @ lowest point" (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "Rear" (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play "@ Ride height" (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Rear* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Rear* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play @ Ride height (5.3.4 (a) (i))
N/S/F Tyre approx. 3.00 mm @ lowest point, wearing more towards outer edge & screw in tread
N/S/R Tyre worn bold on inner edge & screw in tread
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer / Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Pad warning lamp illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
N/S/F Tyre approx. 3.00 mm @ lowest point, wearing more towards outer edge & screw in tread
N/S/R Tyre worn bold on inner edge & screw in tread
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer / Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre tread worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre tread worn on inner edge
Nail in offside rear tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake shields loose
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF08 JKU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 AF08 JKU, 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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AF08 JKU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 May 2008.
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