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FL08 VXN

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,662 mi
Last recorded130,662 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VXN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 130,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 119,578 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 114,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 105,418 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 98,123 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 93,345 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 93,345 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 87,354 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 87,354 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,829 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,311 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,346 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,794 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 55,381 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,381 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,421 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,627 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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FL08 VXN 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 FL08 VXN, 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 FL08 VXN registered?

FL08 VXN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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