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BF08 OGH

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

187,493 mi
Last recorded187,493 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 OGH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 187,493 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 180,430 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 180,430 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 166,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 153,425 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 129,124 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2018 127,055 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 110,476 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 106,492 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2015 95,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2015 95,023 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,754 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 79,123 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,540 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 66,842 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 66,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BF08 OGH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF08 OGH, 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 BF08 OGH registered?

BF08 OGH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BF08 OGH safe to buy?

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