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ST57 VDY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,843 mi
Last recorded187,843 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 187,843 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 183,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 174,080 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 168,641 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 168,641 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 159,122 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 154,049 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 132,500 miles

electronic parking brake switch in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on both edges

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on both edges

o/s/r tyre worn slightly on both edges

Fail 28 Mar 2012 131,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

electronic parking brake switch in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on both edges

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on both edges

o/s/r tyre worn slightly on both edges

Pass 20 Jan 2011 94,111 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 93,537 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VDY 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 ST57 VDY, 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 ST57 VDY registered?

ST57 VDY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is ST57 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST57 VDY 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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