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CP57 EKT

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,826 mi
Last recorded107,826 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 EKT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 107,826 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 101,449 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 99,205 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 99,205 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 95,178 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 95,149 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 93,383 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 93,383 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 91,299 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jan 2020 91,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,255 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 85,451 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 85,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,041 miles

emissions to blow to register

full length under trays fitted to underbody not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Dec 2014 71,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2014 71,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 60,521 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 60,521 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 48,361 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,102 miles

rear tyres down to 3.5 mm warn on inner edges also small surface cracks in the circumference of the tyres

Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,489 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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CP57 EKT is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CP57 EKT, 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 CP57 EKT registered?

CP57 EKT is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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