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AY08 KNL

2008 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,965 mi
Last recorded44,965 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KNL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 44,965 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 44,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 44,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 44,866 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 44,560 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 44,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 44,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,660 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,207 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,367 miles

Steering column has movement

Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,530 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,907 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,579 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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AY08 KNL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AY08 KNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY08 KNL registered?

AY08 KNL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is AY08 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 KNL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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