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AU58 MRV

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,254 mi
Last recorded123,254 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 MRV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 123,254 miles

Nearside dip beam intensity reduced

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside dip beam intensity reduced

Pass 20 Dec 2023 121,653 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Dec 2022 119,643 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

play in steering coloum mounting

Pass 10 Dec 2021 117,293 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 111,190 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 111,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 104,069 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 104,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 94,590 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 87,168 miles

2x chips in windscreen out of swept area

chip in zone a greater than 10mm but not affecting view

offside front jack pad missing

Pass 8 Dec 2016 80,012 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 72,805 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,080 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,619 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 55,619 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,968 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 47,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 36,844 miles

Stone chip in windscreen in zone "A" less than 10mm

Uneven rear tyre wear on inner edge of tyres

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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AU58 MRV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU58 MRV, 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 AU58 MRV registered?

AU58 MRV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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