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KR08 VRD

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,425 mi
Last recorded74,425 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 VRD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,425 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged but not likely to cause harm/injury when grazed

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 71,452 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 71,452 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 69,668 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 69,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water supply pipe damaged (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,128 miles

Emission is very clean can not detect

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2018 64,169 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 59,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 11 May 2017 59,321 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 May 2016 54,169 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

parking brake switch broken but still working

Fail 28 May 2016 54,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

parking brake switch broken but still working

Pass 28 May 2015 47,738 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside headlight aim only just met

Pass 17 May 2014 39,947 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 33,224 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 24,644 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 24,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 12,081 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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KR08 VRD 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 70.6%.

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 KR08 VRD, 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 KR08 VRD registered?

KR08 VRD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is KR08 VRD safe to buy?

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