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CP08 FLX

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,050 mi
Last recorded127,050 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 FLX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 127,050 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 127,050 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 124,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 112,638 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 100,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 92,378 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 83,921 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2019 71,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 70,147 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 65,525 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,097 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 62,097 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,828 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 57,828 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked inner side,20" wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Engine oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 54,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,580 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,061 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 43,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CP08 FLX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver 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 CP08 FLX, 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 CP08 FLX registered?

CP08 FLX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is CP08 FLX safe to buy?

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