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AE08 SFK

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,352 mi
Last recorded165,352 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SFK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 165,352 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 149,579 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 141,418 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 131,323 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 131,208 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 121,377 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2018 112,735 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 112,729 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 104,126 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 104,114 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 96,725 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,349 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 76,207 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 75,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,836 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 65,836 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 57,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,581 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,406 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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AE08 SFK is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AE08 SFK, 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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AE08 SFK is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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