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RA08 EXR

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,455 mi
Last recorded131,455 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 EXR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 131,455 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 128,487 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 126,371 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 124,945 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 124,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 111,120 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2018 96,070 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 80,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint slight lift in joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint slight lift in joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,578 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 67,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,717 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 43,982 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre has a cut on uoter side

Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,982 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a cut on uoter side

Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,762 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 60,869 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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RA08 EXR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol 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 RA08 EXR, 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 RA08 EXR registered?

RA08 EXR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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