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WJZ 5485

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,115 mi
Last recorded173,115 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJZ 5485
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 173,115 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 166,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn to max limit very near to cords advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn to max limit very near to cords advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 166,465 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn to max limit very near to cords advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn to max limit very near to cords advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 153,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 147,664 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 138,972 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 138,968 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 132,701 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 127,382 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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WJZ 5485 is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WJZ 5485, 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 WJZ 5485 registered?

WJZ 5485 is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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The MOT history for WJZ 5485 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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