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R99 RFK

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,226 mi
Last recorded141,226 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 RFK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 141,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 136,285 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 136,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 131,904 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 131,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 127,338 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 121,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1,6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 112,207 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,743 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,887 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 97,859 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 93,190 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 91,693 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2017 83,079 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 83,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 May 2016 74,351 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 65,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2014 57,740 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 44,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Pass 22 May 2012 33,321 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 23,105 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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R99 RFK is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R99 RFK, 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 R99 RFK registered?

R99 RFK is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is R99 RFK safe to buy?

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