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X5 FKD

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,733 mi
Last recorded184,733 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 FKD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 184,733 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 184,724 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 174,585 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly Brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 167,902 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 147,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - play in inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 135,955 miles

Underside covered with under trays

Rear tyres heavily worn to inner edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 124,398 miles

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

under trays ftd

Pass 10 May 2016 115,953 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 114,609 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 114,609 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Front (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 105,316 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all wiper blades starting to smear windscreens

Fail 9 Mar 2015 105,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all wiper blades starting to smear windscreens

Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,312 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,155 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 48,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,361 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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X5 FKD is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X5 FKD, 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 FKD registered?

X5 FKD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is X5 FKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 FKD shows 18 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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