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VD55 HAF

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

226,540 mi
Last recorded226,540 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD55 HAF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 226,540 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leaking from rear diff (axle)

Fail 20 Dec 2023 226,540 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leaking from rear diff (axle)

Pass 6 Jan 2023 201,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 117,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MIDDLE ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MIDDLE ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,594 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 98,034 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 87,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,606 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 77,888 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 70,162 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,520 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 31,316 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,700 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,526 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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VD55 HAF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VD55 HAF, 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 VD55 HAF registered?

VD55 HAF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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