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ST57 PFZ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,609 mi
Last recorded149,609 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 PFZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 149,609 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 149,609 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 25 May 2024 143,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 128,555 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 122,761 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 122,751 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 115,583 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 112,292 miles

Diesel particulate filter warning message on

Engine under tray damaged

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Some play in front suspension

Pass 25 Mar 2019 100,416 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 87,476 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,595 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,257 miles

o/s handbrake cable outer protective casing worn

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 72,257 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

o/s handbrake cable outer protective casing worn

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,646 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn close to limits on outer edges

emissions to clean to test

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,567 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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ST57 PFZ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ST57 PFZ, 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 ST57 PFZ registered?

ST57 PFZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is ST57 PFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST57 PFZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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