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F16 ARL

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,393 mi
Last recorded105,393 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 ARL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 105,393 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 102,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 100,054 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 94,818 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 93,816 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,889 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked inner sidewall but not yet exposing cords, rec replacement asap 2853522

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 90,889 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked inner sidewall but not yet exposing cords, rec replacement asap 2853522

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,090 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Fail 23 Sep 2019 86,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inc worn smooth on inner egde (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 68,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 82,118 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,217 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,279 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,931 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 66,136 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 63,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,668 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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F16 ARL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F16 ARL, 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 F16 ARL registered?

F16 ARL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is F16 ARL safe to buy?

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