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WG08 OHY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,028 mi
Last recorded139,028 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 OHY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 139,028 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 138,967 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 126,948 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 122,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 118,361 miles

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))

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 17 Oct 2019 113,604 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 16 Oct 2018 109,611 miles

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

under-trays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2017 105,642 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine cover fitted

no diesel emmision print out due to low reading

o/s rear tyre wear uneven

outer sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 105,642 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine cover fitted

no diesel emmision print out due to low reading

o/s rear tyre wear uneven

outer sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2016 100,459 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 100,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 85,472 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 73,006 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 72,767 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,744 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,096 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,132 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,740 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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WG08 OHY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WG08 OHY, 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 WG08 OHY registered?

WG08 OHY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is WG08 OHY safe to buy?

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