MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Both front headlamps faded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
emissions to clean to be detected
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
n/s/f tyre going bald outer edge + close to limit
o/s/r tyre going bald inner edge + close to limit
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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EF08 VXK is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black 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 EF08 VXK, 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 EF08 VXK registered?
EF08 VXK is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 22 July 2008.
Is EF08 VXK safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF08 VXK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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