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FY08 WBX

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,844 mi
Last recorded164,844 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 WBX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 164,844 miles

Front tyres outer side walls damaged

Offside dip beam deterioated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine,side sill and under tray covers fitted

oil,leak on rear diff

Fail 26 Mar 2018 164,839 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative n/s and o/s (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2017 160,071 miles

Possible problem with Offside Rear outer CV Joint

Fail 17 Nov 2017 159,896 miles

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

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

Possible problem with Offside Rear outer CV Joint

Pass 4 Oct 2016 134,738 miles

front tyres wearing at edges

nearside front brake disc scored.

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 134,738 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing at edges

nearside front brake disc scored.

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2016 125,045 miles

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre side wall cut, no cords showing

o/s/r outer CV gaiter slightly deteriorated and seeping

slight play o/s/f lower ( lower ) ball joint assembly

Fail 12 Feb 2016 125,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre side wall cut, no cords showing

o/s/r outer CV gaiter slightly deteriorated and seeping

slight play o/s/f lower ( lower ) ball joint assembly

Pass 6 Feb 2015 111,479 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,854 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2013 77,854 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2012 63,600 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2011 47,025 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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FY08 WBX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY08 WBX, 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 FY08 WBX registered?

FY08 WBX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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