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AU08 LNA

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,061 mi
Last recorded155,061 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LNA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 155,061 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 149,039 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2024 149,022 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected bolt missing (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2023 146,279 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 138,131 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 124,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 11 Jan 2021 124,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Jan 2020 110,684 miles

Offside Rear GREASE ARROUND METAL PART OF CV JOINT. BOOT LOOKS OK

Pass 2 Jan 2019 97,867 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,049 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 94,971 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 93,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

No oil temperature taken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tire scrubbed out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 90,540 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 86,570 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,524 miles

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

nearside front brake slightly sticky action

Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,639 miles

front tyres worn on edges and minor cuts in treads

Pass 18 May 2013 61,451 miles

brake pads about 80% worn

exhaust emissions too low to record

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,262 miles

emissions too clean to obtain reading. rear anti roll bar links some wear.

Pass 5 May 2011 36,110 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 35,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers smearing screen

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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AU08 LNA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU08 LNA, 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 AU08 LNA registered?

AU08 LNA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AU08 LNA safe to buy?

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