MOT Status
ValidMileage
141,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive turbo/inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear all brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules
engine cover and under-trays fitted
rear most seats stowed away/unable to test seat belts
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive turbo/inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear all brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules
engine cover and under-trays fitted
rear most seats stowed away/unable to test seat belts
Covers fitted to under side and engine
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing
undertrays and engine covers fitted
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres wearing on the inner edge
both rear inner light units have water ingress o/s/r and n/s/r.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both rear inner light units have water ingress o/s/r and n/s/r.
front pads low
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V8 MRC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 V8 MRC, 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 V8 MRC registered?
V8 MRC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 May 2008.
Is V8 MRC safe to buy?
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