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CU08 LCV

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,989 mi
Last recorded70,989 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LCV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 70,989 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,033 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,325 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved from driver field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 61,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward/brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved from driver field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward/brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 55,946 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 55,946 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,834 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,950 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 33,855 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,527 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,188 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 15,835 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 12,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,282 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 LCV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CU08 LCV, 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 LCV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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