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AC08 UAX

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,711 mi
Last recorded163,711 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 UAX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 163,711 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 151,784 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 131,295 miles

rear differential seal sweating

Fail 26 Sep 2022 131,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear differential seal sweating

Pass 27 Sep 2021 120,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust starting to build up around the rear suspension area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays and sill cover fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in the windscreen

oil leak advice urgent repair

Fail 24 Sep 2021 120,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust starting to build up around the rear suspension area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays and sill cover fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in the windscreen

oil leak advice urgent repair

Pass 9 Jun 2020 116,766 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2018 107,598 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 100,323 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 May 2016 87,612 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 79,503 miles

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

both rear tyre edges worn

Pass 17 May 2014 70,757 miles

engine oil low service light on

Pass 17 May 2013 62,428 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,067 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2011 22,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AC08 UAX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AC08 UAX, 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 AC08 UAX registered?

AC08 UAX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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