MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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undertray fitted
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosting up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid from rack seal possibly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosting up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid from rack seal possibly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer driveshaft cup damp with grease
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Cv gaitor looks to be leaking grease
Oil leak, but not excessive Down the side of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring view of underside
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring view of underside
Rear brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
rear bumper damaged
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
rear bumper damaged
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LA08 WVV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 WVV, 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 LA08 WVV registered?
LA08 WVV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 27 August 2008.
Is LA08 WVV safe to buy?
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