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CU08 OXW

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,857 mi
Last recorded117,857 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 OXW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 117,857 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 112,439 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 104,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,889 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2019 88,676 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,307 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 75,307 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 73,543 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,779 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 67,777 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,134 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 53,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,937 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres bald close offside close to canvas

Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,624 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,958 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 30,958 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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CU08 OXW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU08 OXW, 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 CU08 OXW registered?

CU08 OXW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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