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AP08 NKS

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,294 mi
Last recorded155,294 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 NKS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 155,294 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 155,072 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 155,068 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 148,101 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 140,352 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 140,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 133,557 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 133,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 127,660 miles

Front xenon headlamp washers not working - pre 01-09-09

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 127,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front xenon headlamp washers not working - pre 01-09-09

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 117,780 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 117,780 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 109,715 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,824 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 92,437 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 92,339 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing ONE MISSING ON EACH WHEEL (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,491 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,026 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,065 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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AP08 NKS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP08 NKS, 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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AP08 NKS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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