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CA57 RGX

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,454 mi
Last recorded121,454 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 RGX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 121,454 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 115,324 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 112,825 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 103,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner side lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 103,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner side lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 103,074 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 96,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner side lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/4519 runflat on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/5019 run flat worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector damaged

autobox damp with oil

Pass 19 Dec 2017 89,183 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 81,674 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,556 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

underbody very dirty

Pass 2 Jan 2015 64,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 57,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,341 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 50,341 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,743 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 31,148 miles

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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CA57 RGX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CA57 RGX, 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 CA57 RGX registered?

CA57 RGX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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