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PY08 FUU

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,437 mi
Last recorded160,437 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 FUU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 160,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 155,247 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tps light on

Pass 18 Jan 2021 152,868 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 143,032 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 130,556 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 118,419 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 107,365 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 107,365 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 95,139 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 95,139 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,709 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,526 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,130 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 56,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EMISSIONS ZERO READING

HEADLAMP ON DIP AIM LOW

Pass 4 Jul 2012 39,150 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,772 miles

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

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

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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PY08 FUU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY08 FUU, 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 PY08 FUU registered?

PY08 FUU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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