MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front area of engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in rear roll bar links
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front area of engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Slight play in rear roll bar links
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
cracked exhaust silencer
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
particle filter warning light on dash
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
level control system warning light on dash
particle filter warning light on dash
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
a.both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges
a.o/s/r tyre on mot legal limit 1.6mm
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AU08 LMV 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 68.8%.
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 AU08 LMV, 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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AU08 LMV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 14 June 2008.
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