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2008 BMW X5
General Information
- Registration FN08RSZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 19 Sep 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 158,293 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 158,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 156,484 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
6 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 156,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,375 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 151,295 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 151,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 148,946 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2022 5 Jun 202614 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,022 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2021 5 Jun 202620 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,420 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2020 5 Jun 202620 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 141,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
20 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,016 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted unable to check
19 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 134,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted unable to check
13 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,892 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted , not allowing full inspection of all components
- Emissions tested , too low for smoke meter pick up
21 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,528 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil low
- oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil low
26 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,555 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2017 5 Jun 202630 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,014 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2016 5 Jun 202624 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 91,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre close to legal limit
12 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,356 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2015 5 Jun 202612 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
8 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,874 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2014 5 Jun 202614 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,630 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2013 5 Jun 202615 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,755 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2012 5 Jun 202621 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,492 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2012 5 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FN08RSZ was registered on 2008-06-23
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