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ST08 OJF

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,305 mi
Last recorded105,305 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 OJF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 105,305 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 85,961 miles

Engine Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,036 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake switch loose but still operates

Fail 9 Jun 2014 60,322 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake switch loose but still operates

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine covers loose / rattling

Fail 10 Jun 2013 48,809 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine covers loose / rattling

Pass 4 Jun 2012 38,613 miles

all tyres tread perishing

both rear tyres shadowing on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2011 30,327 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 30,327 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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ST08 OJF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ST08 OJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST08 OJF registered?

ST08 OJF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is ST08 OJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 OJF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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