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FH08 KWL

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,936 mi
Last recorded128,936 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 KWL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 128,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 128,934 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 124,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underbody covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2018 111,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 106,709 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,674 miles

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight lift

n/s/r light lense chipped

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight lift

o/s/r light lense cracked

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

rear number plate delaminating

undertrays fitted to vehicle

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 May 2015 85,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 65,802 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 65,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wornon inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2012 52,749 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2011 39,483 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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FH08 KWL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FH08 KWL, 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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FH08 KWL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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