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DU08 VWH

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,773 mi
Last recorded169,773 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VWH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 169,773 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 160,045 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 152,644 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 147,435 miles

Nail in tyre n/s/r and o/s/f ()

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

Rear tyres uneven tread

Pass 28 Aug 2018 137,511 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 127,120 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 127,120 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 115,720 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 106,765 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 106,765 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 90,571 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall worn.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 90,571 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre outer side wall worn.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,491 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,419 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 63,419 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 May 2011 47,563 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 47,563 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 45,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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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DU08 VWH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU08 VWH, 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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DU08 VWH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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