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R6 RAL

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

151,099 mi
Last recorded151,099 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 RAL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 151,099 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 141,363 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 133,558 miles

Offside Rear anti roll bar drop link bottom gaiter deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2022 133,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp output severely dim, beam pattern non existent (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear anti roll bar drop link bottom gaiter deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2021 126,853 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 120,291 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 115,380 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 108,375 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 102,025 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 92,470 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 82,087 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,021 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 53,729 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 39,789 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 37,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,502 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,947 miles

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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R6 RAL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R6 RAL, 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 R6 RAL registered?

R6 RAL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is R6 RAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 RAL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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