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VA08 AZC

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,884 mi
Last recorded130,884 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 AZC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 130,884 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 May 2017 105,960 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,585 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,715 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has several cuts on inner and outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 22 Jul 2015 91,715 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has several cuts on inner and outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,624 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2013 54,845 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 45,879 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 45,879 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

front inner brake pads 3/4mm

Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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VA08 AZC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA08 AZC, 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 VA08 AZC registered?

VA08 AZC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is VA08 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA08 AZC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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