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AO03 WAR

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,524 mi
Last recorded146,524 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WAR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 146,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 143,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 135,448 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 121,722 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

undertrays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2022 116,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases been reaped slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers fitted under side

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2022 116,624 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front drivelamp inop

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 112,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 108,597 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 102,845 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,605 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 92,585 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres below 1.6 inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,314 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,224 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,745 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 52,155 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,853 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 35,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,275 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,387 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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AO03 WAR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AO03 WAR, 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 AO03 WAR registered?

AO03 WAR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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