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AO57 HXC

2008 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,233 mi
Last recorded148,233 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 HXC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 148,233 miles

Engine Under trays fitted

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

Fail 14 May 2019 148,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Disc backing plate slightly loose

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 136,413 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 122,903 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 115,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 113,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 113,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 99,132 miles

off side rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,580 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 47,997 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 47,686 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,802 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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AO57 HXC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO57 HXC, 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 AO57 HXC registered?

AO57 HXC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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