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A42 PFR

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,016 mi
Last recorded72,016 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA42 PFR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 72,016 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 70,225 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 68,077 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 66,066 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 64,436 miles

slight stone chips in screen

Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,793 miles

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2019 60,597 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 60,597 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 57,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,340 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Pass 22 Nov 2016 51,074 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 51,043 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,103 miles

Nearside Rear inner edge wear, not showing cord

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

Offside Rear inner edge wear, not showing cord

Offside Rear puncture

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,848 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,227 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 39,001 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,993 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 35,993 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 35,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,813 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 19,647 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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A42 PFR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A42 PFR, 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 A42 PFR registered?

A42 PFR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is A42 PFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A42 PFR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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