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CA08 OGP

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,846 mi
Last recorded162,846 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 OGP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 162,846 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 155,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 145,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 145,037 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 135,791 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 126,718 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 126,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,796 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 110,005 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

under side engine cover

Pass 15 Nov 2018 103,448 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 103,447 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 98,730 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 98,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2017 88,706 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 81,964 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 81,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2015 72,370 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 65,964 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 60,903 miles

both rear tyres getting low and worn on edges

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to large lower cover fitted

Pass 21 May 2012 56,067 miles

emissions to low for reading

unable to check under side vehicle fully due to lower panels

Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,271 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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CA08 OGP is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA08 OGP, 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 CA08 OGP registered?

CA08 OGP is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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