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W87 ULF

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,318 mi
Last recorded138,318 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW87 ULF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 138,318 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 126,746 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 117,200 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 112,536 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box cracked (7.1.2)

Coolant leak from under EGR cooler area ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 112,535 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch liner damaged and rubbing against tyre when turned (2.2.D.2a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box cracked (7.1.2)

Coolant leak from under EGR cooler area ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 111,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres are wearing low on inner & outer edges

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 96,124 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in tread but none in excess of 25mm and still meet MOT requirements

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Upper very slight play in steering column

Fail 28 Oct 2016 96,122 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in tread but none in excess of 25mm and still meet MOT requirements

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Upper very slight play in steering column

Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 77,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tread has a deep cut to cord but still meets requirements

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to screen on n/s

Fail 11 Sep 2014 60,493 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to screen on n/s

n/s mirror glass missing and mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

n/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,198 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 46,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,773 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2012 34,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,908 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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W87 ULF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W87 ULF, 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 W87 ULF registered?

W87 ULF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 July 2008.

Is W87 ULF safe to buy?

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