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W10 VKY

2008 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,936 mi
Last recorded142,936 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW10 VKY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 142,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 136,153 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 132,169 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 126,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 120,408 miles

nearside front and rear tyre outer walls perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2017 114,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management warning light on

Fail 28 Jul 2017 114,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management warning light on

Pass 13 Jul 2016 107,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,254 miles

unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted !

unable to inspect far rear seat belts due to seats x 2 stowed away !

unable to inspect underside of vrhicle fully due to under-body covers fitted !

Fail 27 Oct 2015 104,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45r19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted !

unable to inspect far rear seat belts due to seats x 2 stowed away !

unable to inspect underside of vrhicle fully due to under-body covers fitted !

Pass 1 Nov 2014 95,524 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 82,727 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Sep 2012 67,428 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 67,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,999 miles

o/s front lower rear arm ball joint has play and lift, but not excessive

Fail 14 Oct 2011 50,849 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

n/s front tyre tread has nail in it

n/s front tyre tread wearing on edges and getting low and has various cuts

n/s rear tyre tread inner edge wearing and starting to get low

o/s front lower rear arm ball joint has play and lift, but not excessive

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and almost bald

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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W10 VKY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W10 VKY, 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 W10 VKY registered?

W10 VKY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is W10 VKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W10 VKY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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