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L123 ARJ

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,209 mi
Last recorded105,209 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 ARJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 105,209 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 105,209 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 97,011 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.10mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 97,011 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.10mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 86,418 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 86,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285 45 19 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 285 45 19 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,106 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on the axle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 75,747 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 74,007 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 73,229 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 71,786 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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L123 ARJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L123 ARJ, 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 L123 ARJ registered?

L123 ARJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is L123 ARJ safe to buy?

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