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ST57 UPA

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,130 mi
Last recorded172,130 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 172,130 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 166,026 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 158,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2021 150,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 146,740 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 143,938 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 139,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 128,766 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 127,329 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 127,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 116,863 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 116,863 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 116,702 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working inner tailgate (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 108,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front windscreen wipers judder across screen

Pass 3 Jan 2014 95,428 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 95,428 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 83,993 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,392 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 73,392 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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 UPA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST57 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

ST57 UPA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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