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A20 CYC

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,581 mi
Last recorded166,581 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 CYC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 166,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 156,466 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 148,500 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre almost chords

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 128,344 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 116,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 111,161 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 102,594 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 102,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 93,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 93,761 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,339 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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A20 CYC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 A20 CYC, 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 A20 CYC registered?

A20 CYC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is A20 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 CYC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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