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VE08 UTL

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,830 mi
Last recorded174,830 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 UTL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 174,830 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 174,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2021 168,685 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 161,759 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 153,240 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 143,129 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 136,132 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 134,860 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 122,784 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

very rear seats not installed

Pass 28 May 2015 110,001 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 110,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 94,677 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 94,677 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 78,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

x1 Exhaust Tailpipe Bracket Broken.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,429 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,475 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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VE08 UTL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VE08 UTL, 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 VE08 UTL registered?

VE08 UTL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is VE08 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 UTL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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