MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Oil leak from rear diff
Rear exhaust hangers split
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Oil leak from rear diff
Rear exhaust hangers split
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear differential leaking oil
Slight play in offside front drop link
small amount of play in rear suspension bushes
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
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A8 EFX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 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 A8 EFX, 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 23 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of A8 EFX?
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What year was A8 EFX registered?
A8 EFX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 November 2003.
Is A8 EFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for A8 EFX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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