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PK08 OFS

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,987 mi
Last recorded178,987 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 OFS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 178,987 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 178,986 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 178,950 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 174,502 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 171,123 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR and NSR ()

Fail 13 Feb 2020 171,123 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR and NSR ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 165,174 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 157,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 157,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 148,876 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 148,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 140,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

emissions not tested due to no smoke detected and no rpm available

Pass 13 Mar 2015 134,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 125,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 117,160 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 117,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 107,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2011 92,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres bold on inner edges

front and rear brake pads worn very low

nearside front tyre cut on side wall

noise from front suspension

oil leak from gearbox

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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PK08 OFS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PK08 OFS, 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 PK08 OFS registered?

PK08 OFS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is PK08 OFS safe to buy?

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