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CX08 FKN

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,322 mi
Last recorded167,322 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 FKN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 167,322 miles

rear lights tinted

Fail 28 Mar 2022 167,215 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

rear lights tinted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 152,545 miles

Offside Front 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))

rear lights slighty tinted

Pass 30 Mar 2020 148,345 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 140,773 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 126,342 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 119,190 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Jun 2015 118,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2014 107,641 miles

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 97,070 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 76,773 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 76,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,880 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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CX08 FKN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CX08 FKN, 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 CX08 FKN registered?

CX08 FKN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is CX08 FKN safe to buy?

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