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FL08 WEP

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,465 mi
Last recorded160,465 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 160,465 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake has slight judder

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 150,051 miles

Nearside Front h/lamp washer jet missing

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 150,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate incorrect both front and rear (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front h/lamp washer jet missing

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 147,604 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 138,258 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 128,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 120,610 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 108,883 miles

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

Fail 8 Feb 2014 108,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2013 92,470 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,267 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 48,434 miles

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

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

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 WEP is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WEP, 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 FL08 WEP?

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What year was FL08 WEP registered?

FL08 WEP is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FL08 WEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 WEP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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