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FR54 FLY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,447 mi
Last recorded96,447 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR54 FLY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 96,447 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 85,147 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 75,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 62,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 45,763 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 31,622 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 28,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 28,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 21,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 17,060 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 17,060 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF Tyre Bald On Edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 14,728 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Oct 2016 14,728 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 12,515 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 9,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r lamp (lens slightly damaged)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 7,197 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 7,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 6,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2011 3,693 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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FR54 FLY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FR54 FLY, 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 FR54 FLY registered?

FR54 FLY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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