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CN08 KSV

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,642 mi
Last recorded124,642 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 KSV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 124,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 124,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 121,865 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 112,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 102,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 100,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 89,673 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 89,673 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,511 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 77,511 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear side + drl (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing water ingress (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 62,979 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 52,551 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,313 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,329 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,562 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,128 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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CN08 KSV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CN08 KSV, 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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CN08 KSV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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