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CX08 FKO

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,946 mi
Last recorded167,946 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 FKO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 167,946 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 167,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 159,496 miles

Both front headlamp lenses stained/deteriorated. Light output slightly reduced.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 135,868 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 146,878 miles

headlamp washers not working

windscreen washer pressure is poor

Pass 12 Feb 2020 141,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 130,869 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))

shields fitted upper and lower

Pass 5 Mar 2018 119,844 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 107,783 miles

shields fitted upper and lower

Pass 19 Mar 2016 96,844 miles

both rear tailgate lamps have water inside ,but working at time of test .

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,383 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,456 miles

emissions to clean to test

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 15 Mar 2014 70,386 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to test

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 52,524 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,899 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,314 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 FKO is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CX08 FKO, 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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CX08 FKO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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