MOT Status
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147,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both corroded badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake light stays on
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both corroded badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake light stays on
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limits (5.2.3 (e))
front suspension noisy
rear anti roll bar brackets corroded
steering heavy
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limits (5.2.3 (e))
front suspension noisy
rear anti roll bar brackets corroded
steering heavy
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just legal (5.2.3 (e))
steering heavy
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just legal (5.2.3 (e))
steering heavy
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Both rear brake discs corroded.
Nearside front brake slightly binding.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
slight perishing on rear lower arm bushes
Emissions to clean for machine
Engine cover fitted
Front headlamp level sensor broken
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under trays fitted
Minor cut to offside front tyre
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres very close to wear limit
underside of vehicle fitted with cover full inspection difficult
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X5 FJT is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 X5 FJT, 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 X5 FJT registered?
X5 FJT is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2008.
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