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CU08 LBV

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,604 mi
Last recorded134,604 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LBV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 134,604 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 134,602 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 131,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 127,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 121,154 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 114,293 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 109,935 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,217 miles

Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 96,026 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,178 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,526 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,169 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,708 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,433 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2011 35,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2011 35,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 34,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are bald on the inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,086 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 LBV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LBV, 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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CU08 LBV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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