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AY08 MJV

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,217 mi
Last recorded152,217 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 MJV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 152,217 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2022 130,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low 2mm and worn on inner edge 315/35R20 110W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 130,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall seperation and inner canvass showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low 2mm and worn on inner edge 315/35R20 110W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,574 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jan 2021 120,574 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge worn very thin and has several cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm inner edge worn thin advice replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 113,654 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 108,981 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 99,216 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,592 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 84,592 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,889 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,657 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 65,657 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,039 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,789 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,327 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 30,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 MJV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AY08 MJV, 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 AY08 MJV registered?

AY08 MJV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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