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X6 MGD

2008 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

188,578 mi
Last recorded188,578 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 MGD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 188,578 miles

Front Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2023 292,054 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 267,592 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 148,513 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 133,705 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 126,090 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 118,789 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 118,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 108,869 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 96,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Eml light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 49,313 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,216 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 43,036 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,922 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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X6 MGD is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X6 MGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X6 MGD registered?

X6 MGD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is X6 MGD safe to buy?

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