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X5 RCM

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,334 mi
Last recorded136,334 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 RCM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 136,334 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 136,319 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 129,494 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 123,242 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 114,398 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,717 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,921 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,102 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 78,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,760 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,014 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,434 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,821 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 61,821 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,922 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 52,922 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside inner tail lamp not working

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,799 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 RCM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 X5 RCM, 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 RCM registered?

X5 RCM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is X5 RCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 RCM 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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