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AM08 BFO

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,714 mi
Last recorded113,714 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 BFO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 113,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 107,036 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 107,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a screw in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,497 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 82,249 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 82,249 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 73,723 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 73,723 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 66,218 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres are worse

Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,228 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 57,228 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 50,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 42,473 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 42,473 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,710 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,961 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,608 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,683 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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AM08 BFO is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AM08 BFO, 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 AM08 BFO registered?

AM08 BFO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is AM08 BFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 BFO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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