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KU08 JVY

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

242,854 mi
Last recorded242,854 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 JVY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 242,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 237,231 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 228,568 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 225,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 225,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear seats folded down, not allowing full inspection on rear seat belts.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 214,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view wing mirror glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded down, inspection of seat belts not carried out

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen chip

oil leak but not dripping

Pass 25 Mar 2019 205,175 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats folded down, not allowing full inspection on rear seat belts

Fail 20 Mar 2019 205,175 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats folded down, not allowing full inspection on rear seat belts

Pass 29 Mar 2018 192,249 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 178,521 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 165,998 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside centre row seat belt catch casing missing

Fail 1 Feb 2016 165,954 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside centre row seat belt catch casing missing

Pass 27 Feb 2015 152,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 128,125 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 101,456 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,614 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,432 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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KU08 JVY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KU08 JVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 JVY registered?

KU08 JVY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is KU08 JVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 JVY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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