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164,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate perished
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber not fully inserted in to hub
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear subframe corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
oil leaks
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre 275/40r20 R/F
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer edge. 315/35r20 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre 275/40r20 R/F
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear diff damp.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear diff damp.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under tray fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 50% (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under tray fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wear on outer edge of front tyres and on inner edge of rear tyres
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LA08 JXB is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LA08 JXB, 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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LA08 JXB is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 22 July 2008.
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