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FX57 NGV

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,201 mi
Last recorded134,201 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 NGV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 134,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 134,201 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 129,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 129,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 125,123 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 125,109 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 117,717 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2018 111,291 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows run frat damage recomend replacement

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

Offside Front tyre shows run flat damage recomend replacement

Pass 16 Feb 2017 104,060 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 103,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,046 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 90,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 89,994 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 88,503 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 88,503 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 69,541 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,413 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 48,844 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 39,394 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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FX57 NGV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FX57 NGV, 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 FX57 NGV registered?

FX57 NGV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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