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RA08 OUY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 OUY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023
Fail 24 Oct 2023 133,493 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 132,664 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 124,500 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 122,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 107,872 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edges and treads starting to cut up please keep checked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in camber arm ball joint to max limit please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight lift in camber arm ball joint please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides just under 2mm limit please keep checked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 102,654 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,336 miles

n/s/f tyre worn edges

Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,334 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 88,697 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside rear light cluster damaged

offside rear reflector damaged

windscreen cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2017 88,538 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative n/s & o/s (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired n/s & o/s (1.5.1c)

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit & o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r light cluster damaged

oil leaks

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,703 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 73,132 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 66,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,961 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 44,239 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 OUY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA08 OUY, 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 OUY registered?

RA08 OUY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is RA08 OUY safe to buy?

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