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CU08 KXB

2008 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,375 mi
Last recorded89,375 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 KXB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 89,375 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 89,357 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,640 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 74,199 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 67,244 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 67,237 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge. 295/30r22

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,036 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 55,284 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,676 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 49,561 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 47,672 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,308 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,937 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,121 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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CU08 KXB is a 2008 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CU08 KXB, 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 CU08 KXB registered?

CU08 KXB is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is CU08 KXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 KXB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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