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2008 BMW X5
General Information
- Registration AF08PLJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 05 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 142,640 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres worn on edges
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 141,157 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
6 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,387 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2025 13 Jun 20265 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 131,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
31 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,261 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,318 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2023 13 Jun 20266 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 255/50/19 RF (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also void of tread on inner edge 285/45/19 RF (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also void of tread on inner edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,646 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn low on inner edges 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
6 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn low on inner edges 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))
25 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,840 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2021 13 Jun 202627 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,683 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres worn on inner edges 285/45/19
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,602 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019 13 Jun 20265 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,158 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres wearing on inner edges 285/45/19
- front tyres worn on edges 255/50/19
23 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn on edges 255/50/19
- windscreen washer bottle leaking
- rear tyres wearing on inner edges 285/45/19
4 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,239 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2017 13 Jun 20263 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake pads wearing low
6 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,322 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,215 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202619 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,027 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202619 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,027 MI
13 Jun 202627 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,841 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202622 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,477 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF08PLJ was registered on 2008-03-01
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