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EN57 VKG

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,504 mi
Last recorded27,504 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 VKG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,504 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 27,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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EN57 VKG is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EN57 VKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN57 VKG?

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What year was EN57 VKG registered?

EN57 VKG is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is EN57 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 VKG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN57 VKG have outstanding finance?

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