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B5 LPA

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,045 mi
Last recorded20,045 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 LPA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 20,045 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 10,994 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 10,858 miles

head lamp wash not working

Fail 24 Apr 2024 10,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

head lamp wash not working

Pass 12 Apr 2023 10,712 miles

head lamp wash not working

Pass 4 May 2022 10,683 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 10,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread thinning inner edge3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread thinning inner edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2021 10,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread thinning inner edge3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread thinning inner edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 10,556 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 10,485 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 9,570 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 9,545 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 9,516 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 9,488 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 9,457 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 7,053 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 6,257 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 6,030 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 6,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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B5 LPA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B5 LPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 LPA registered?

B5 LPA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is B5 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 LPA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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