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CE03 MCE

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,833 mi
Last recorded117,833 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 MCE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 117,833 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 115,825 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Dec 2020 115,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,575 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 101,258 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 92,976 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 92,976 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 89,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both head light wash jets stock out

hand operating switch cover insecure

under covers fitted

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn bold

Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,403 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,723 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,229 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres low on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2013 62,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres low on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,520 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,267 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 47,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,762 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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CE03 MCE is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE03 MCE, 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 CE03 MCE registered?

CE03 MCE is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is CE03 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 MCE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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