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JA05 CAZ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,465 mi
Last recorded144,465 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA05 CAZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 144,465 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 135,394 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 132,949 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 130,262 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 127,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around outer edge - 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around outer edge - 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 127,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around outer edge - 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around outer edge - 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 122,930 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 122,920 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 113,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint main arm (2.4.G.2)

cut in nearside rear tyre but unable to see any cords

Fail 1 Nov 2016 113,689 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint main arm (2.4.G.2)

cut in nearside rear tyre but unable to see any cords

Pass 2 Nov 2015 106,876 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 106,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 98,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,637 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,798 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,227 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,327 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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JA05 CAZ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black 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 JA05 CAZ, 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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JA05 CAZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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