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SP08 UCN

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

222,404 mi
Last recorded222,404 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 UCN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 222,404 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 222,403 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front tyres worn outer edge

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 218,524 miles

Front tyres worn outer edges

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2019 210,004 miles

Central Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on rear view mirror ()

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 18 Sep 2018 196,495 miles

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

engine covers and full undertrays

Pass 2 Oct 2017 184,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 184,407 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 173,874 miles

Oil leak engine ()

engine and underbody trays fitted obscuring many vehicle parts

Fail 28 Sep 2016 173,874 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

engine and underbody trays fitted obscuring many vehicle parts

Pass 17 Jun 2015 156,439 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 156,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 133,155 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 132,306 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2013 109,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 85,493 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 85,253 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 65,101 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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SP08 UCN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP08 UCN, 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 SP08 UCN registered?

SP08 UCN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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