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A19 UCH

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,864 mi
Last recorded158,864 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 UCH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 158,864 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Apr 2026 158,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2025 146,461 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 146,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 144,710 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 139,822 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 124,830 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 118,847 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 117,450 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 116,907 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 116,901 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Middle row of seats (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 105,504 miles

Oil leak ()

tyre pressure waning light on dash

Pass 23 Jan 2016 93,956 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 83,140 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,039 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 22 Jan 2014 67,036 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 May 2013 53,508 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,004 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,828 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,000 miles

all tyres wearing inner edges

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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A19 UCH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A19 UCH, 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 A19 UCH registered?

A19 UCH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is A19 UCH safe to buy?

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