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FF51 LUV

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

129,819 mi
Last recorded129,819 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF51 LUV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 129,819 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 128,070 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 124,330 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 117,193 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 109,910 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 95,158 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,264 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 86,969 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,383 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,665 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 70,963 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 62,677 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,777 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,023 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 38,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FF51 LUV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FF51 LUV, 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 FF51 LUV?

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What year was FF51 LUV registered?

FF51 LUV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is FF51 LUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FF51 LUV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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