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D16 ATY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,112 mi
Last recorded137,112 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 ATY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 137,112 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 136,582 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 120,332 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 117,730 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2020 113,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,206 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 105,185 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 105,184 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge close to limts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,930 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 84,919 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 81,514 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

extream ends of both spring snapped but located correctly

Pass 28 May 2014 79,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,474 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 64,567 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,748 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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D16 ATY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D16 ATY, 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 D16 ATY registered?

D16 ATY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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