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AV08 VEH

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,303 mi
Last recorded164,303 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 164,303 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 146,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 134,567 miles

Nearside Front head light faded

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in it

Rear pads seem low

Pass 24 Sep 2018 99,943 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 99,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 90,272 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 90,266 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,044 miles

windscreen damage not in drivers view

Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,005 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 67,942 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,432 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,289 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,636 miles

emission limits were tested and met but the dsm could not register the readings

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 VEH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV08 VEH, 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 AV08 VEH registered?

AV08 VEH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is AV08 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 VEH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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