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AM08 XVX

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,137 mi
Last recorded130,137 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XVX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 130,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 122,735 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 116,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 116,689 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 109,643 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Nearside Front CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL

REAR DISC CORRODED

welded repaired on both rear wheels

Fail 18 Nov 2020 109,643 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Nearside Front CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL

REAR DISC CORRODED

Pass 17 May 2019 98,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 87,713 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 76,801 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,505 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 70,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 2 May 2014 61,592 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 56,082 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,472 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,553 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 35,553 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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 XVX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AM08 XVX, 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 AM08 XVX registered?

AM08 XVX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AM08 XVX safe to buy?

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