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FY08 WCW

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,013 mi
Last recorded155,013 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 WCW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2023 155,013 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

noise from rack area

Pass 8 Oct 2021 338,378 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 334,673 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 328,353 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 326,095 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 321,884 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 301,938 miles

engine covers and undertarys fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 271,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 250,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2013 215,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 178,425 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 138,780 miles

rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge

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 WCW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FY08 WCW, 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 WCW registered?

FY08 WCW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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