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AV08 JGF

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,028 mi
Last recorded141,028 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 JGF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 141,028 miles

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

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2023 140,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 138,935 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 132,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 124,476 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 116,978 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 116,255 miles

Offside Rear Inner light unit has slight damage not affecting light output

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 116,253 miles

Entrance/exit door remote control inoperative (9.1.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and drivers rear door unable to open from outside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Light unit has slight damage but not affecting use

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 114,270 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 114,128 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 105,188 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 92,046 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 92,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,042 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 63,042 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,824 miles

no emmissions detected on test

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,437 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,411 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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AV08 JGF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AV08 JGF, 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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AV08 JGF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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