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X55 TVC

2008 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,358 mi
Last recorded133,358 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 TVC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 133,358 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Service due msg illuminated (Brake fluid change due).

Fail 21 Oct 2021 133,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Service due msg illuminated (Brake fluid change due).

Pass 24 Oct 2020 131,580 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 130,474 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 129,170 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 119,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2017 116,345 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 116,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 112,017 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 110,131 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaking from rear diff

Fail 11 Aug 2014 94,934 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak around front and one on rear axle

Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak around front and one on rear axle

Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,745 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 74,406 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes covered

Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,567 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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X55 TVC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X55 TVC, 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 X55 TVC registered?

X55 TVC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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