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X44 RTS

2008 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,411 mi
Last recorded149,411 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX44 RTS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 149,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 144,441 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 135,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play tiny amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 124,411 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 119,357 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 116,407 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 116,405 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 112,282 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 102,808 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 102,805 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 94,136 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,081 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 85,881 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 67,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 67,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,019 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 8 Aug 2011 57,227 miles

front tyres bald on outer edges. offside rear tyre bald on inner edge.

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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X44 RTS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X44 RTS, 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 X44 RTS registered?

X44 RTS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is X44 RTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X44 RTS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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