MOT Status
ValidMileage
136,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres are worn
Nearside Front tyre showing signs of being driven flat, side wall damaged advise replacement
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre showing signs of being driven flat, side wall damaged advise replacement
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
slight oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Joint loose (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 missing each wheel (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S18 VJG 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 76.2%.
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 S18 VJG, 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 S18 VJG registered?
S18 VJG is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2008.
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