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SP57 EDU

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,948 mi
Last recorded156,948 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 EDU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 156,948 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 150,480 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 146,810 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

oil sump leaking

rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2016 138,264 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine covers fitted/oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2014 133,358 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 133,343 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 127,258 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 112,759 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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SP57 EDU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SP57 EDU, 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 SP57 EDU registered?

SP57 EDU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is SP57 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP57 EDU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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