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CU08 OZR

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,467 mi
Last recorded150,467 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 OZR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 150,467 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 149,128 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2 in boot

Fail 25 Feb 2025 149,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2 in boot

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 141,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 141,878 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 134,709 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 116,596 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot weeping grease past clip.

Pass 17 Apr 2020 105,326 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 105,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 95,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 95,209 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 84,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,436 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,672 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 56,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 49,452 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 49,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack track rod appears to bent/ damaged at offside front

Pass 3 May 2013 42,312 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,146 miles

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 Front 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 21 Feb 2011 23,306 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 OZR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OZR, 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 CU08 OZR registered?

CU08 OZR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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