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CP08 XBA

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,243 mi
Last recorded173,243 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 XBA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 173,243 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 163,663 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 150,345 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 130,228 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 130,158 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 117,019 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 104,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 88,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,018 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 74,016 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,976 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules hoses at rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inside; no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

underbody components corroding

Fail 16 Jun 2017 71,976 miles

Brake performance not tested tyre cords exposed osr (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules hoses at rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inside; no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

underbody components corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,721 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses at rear (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges, also nail in offside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 67,718 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses at rear (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges, also nail in offside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,589 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,157 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,546 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 28,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 XBA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CP08 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

CP08 XBA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is CP08 XBA safe to buy?

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