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AK58 XWX

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,198 mi
Last recorded140,198 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 XWX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 140,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 130,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

steering wheel out of alignment

Fail 3 Aug 2018 130,899 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

steering wheel out of alignment

Pass 26 Jul 2017 118,117 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)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 118,117 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

unable to clearly see rear inner brake pads

Pass 5 Dec 2016 111,002 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 95,567 miles

advise plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 80,309 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 73,385 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 73,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,974 miles

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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AK58 XWX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK58 XWX, 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 AK58 XWX registered?

AK58 XWX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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