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FX08 UEY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,397 mi
Last recorded143,397 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 UEY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 143,397 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 143,385 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 133,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 3 Mar 2023 127,855 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 122,249 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 117,558 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 101,335 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,171 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 89,667 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 89,667 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,543 miles

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter [passed test]

Pass 17 Jan 2015 71,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,079 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 62,079 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre close to cords

Pass 27 Apr 2013 46,840 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 32,663 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 32,663 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 16,053 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 16,053 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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 UEY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FX08 UEY, 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 FX08 UEY registered?

FX08 UEY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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