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AX08 FYV

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,452 mi
Last recorded176,452 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 FYV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 176,452 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 176,396 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 175,304 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens slightly clouded

Offside Front headlight lens slightly clouded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 173,579 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps crazed misting (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi slightly deteriated

full undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2021 170,213 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 166,707 miles

Offside Front Lower antiroll bar link rubber split

Pass 10 Oct 2019 158,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 158,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 150,254 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 150,253 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 139,231 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 139,231 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 131,205 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 121,981 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,052 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,157 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside rear wheel rim.

damage tyre sidewalls.

inner front brake pads wearing low.

nail in offside front tyre (not leaking).

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,880 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

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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AX08 FYV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 AX08 FYV, 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 AX08 FYV registered?

AX08 FYV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is AX08 FYV safe to buy?

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