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L555 GEL

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,606 mi
Last recorded121,606 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 GEL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 121,606 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 118,203 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,556 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 79,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 71,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 64,231 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,482 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 51,149 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,305 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 34,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L555 GEL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L555 GEL, 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 L555 GEL registered?

L555 GEL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is L555 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 GEL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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