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VK08 OYS

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,111 mi
Last recorded205,111 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 OYS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 205,111 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 199,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 185,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 172,919 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 165,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 165,306 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 130,199 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 100,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2012 100,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 71,052 miles

a.front brake back plates rubbing discs

a.front wipers slightly worn

a.rear pads worn

a.rear tyres worn

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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VK08 OYS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue 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 VK08 OYS, 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 VK08 OYS registered?

VK08 OYS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is VK08 OYS safe to buy?

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