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AC56 KAZ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,091 mi
Last recorded165,091 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC56 KAZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 165,091 miles

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

Offside front headlight light out put slightly reduced.

Offside rear inner sidelight in op.

Fail 3 Sep 2025 165,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside front tyre mounted incorrectly

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

Offside front headlight light out put slightly reduced.

Offside rear inner sidelight in op.

Pass 12 Sep 2024 152,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 152,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush on main arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 149,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 30 Apr 2024 149,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 3 May 2023 139,180 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 139,171 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 138,147 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 135,074 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 132,458 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 132,458 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 126,941 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 119,676 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 119,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 112,169 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 107,761 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,703 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 83,895 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 81,302 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 67,417 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,422 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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AC56 KAZ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AC56 KAZ, 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 AC56 KAZ registered?

AC56 KAZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is AC56 KAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC56 KAZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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