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CA04 MLO

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

173,692 mi
Last recorded173,692 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 MLO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 173,692 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 155,507 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 137,118 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 115,369 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 101,670 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 100,135 miles

non run flat tyres on the back as requested

Fail 8 Apr 2021 100,135 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2020 92,084 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,160 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,561 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,993 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 70,870 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,240 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 63,824 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,048 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2011 37,612 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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CA04 MLO is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CA04 MLO, 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 CA04 MLO registered?

CA04 MLO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is CA04 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA04 MLO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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