MOT Status
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161,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to limits
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner cv gaiter weeping
engine has coolant leak
oil leak from engine oil filter
p.a,s steering has oil dampness around steering rack
Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (Both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing One missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Outer deep cut in tyre wall
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged leaking c/v grease (2.4.G.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
coolant leaking from expansion tank area
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front 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)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
n/s/r tyre inner edge starting to show heavy wear,advise monitering.
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X50 JFL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X50 JFL, 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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X50 JFL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 23 January 2008.
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