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FX08 KSV

2008 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

220,415 mi
Last recorded220,415 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 KSV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 220,415 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 218,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 209,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 203,436 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 203,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 193,362 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 182,546 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 180,608 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 164,893 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 164,893 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 145,090 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 145,088 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre rear seatbelt staulk surround damaged

Pass 20 May 2014 134,599 miles

exhaust emmisions just met

Pass 24 May 2013 121,818 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 121,815 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f inner drive shaft c/v boot twisted

Pass 21 May 2012 104,955 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,491 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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FX08 KSV is a 2008 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FX08 KSV, 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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FX08 KSV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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