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FM08 OOC

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,460 mi
Last recorded202,460 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 OOC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 202,460 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 202,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 200,304 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to glaze (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 197,208 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses have corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses have corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 May 2019 188,969 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2019 188,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2018 179,837 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 170,737 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 163,611 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 158,586 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 153,365 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 40,675 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 122,572 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 122,572 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2011 92,625 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 92,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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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FM08 OOC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM08 OOC, 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 FM08 OOC registered?

FM08 OOC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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