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EX08 RXR

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,062 mi
Last recorded121,062 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 RXR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 121,062 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 13 Jan 2020 121,062 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake caliper binding

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2019 114,875 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 107,837 miles

Cut to O/S/F tyre sidewall

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,861 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge and nail in tyre

Nail in N/S/F tyre

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge and tread perished

Pass 22 Jan 2016 85,307 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,005 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 80,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

not checked rear seat belts seats stored away

Fail 2 May 2015 80,574 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

not checked rear seat belts seats stored away

Pass 10 May 2014 72,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 72,139 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 63,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 56,854 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,284 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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EX08 RXR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX08 RXR, 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

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What year was EX08 RXR registered?

EX08 RXR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 RXR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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