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EF57 LRX

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,334 mi
Last recorded172,334 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 LRX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 172,334 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 167,463 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 161,582 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 161,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 144,865 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 140,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 140,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 139,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 128,387 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear gearbox mounting corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2019 128,387 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strut supporting arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Gear box mounting corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 118,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake hose/pipe retaining clips are heavily corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2017 108,843 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 108,843 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 100,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner position light in/op

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 100,980 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner position light in/op

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,977 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,881 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,491 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 60,491 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,734 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 53,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,858 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 45,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 38,139 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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EF57 LRX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF57 LRX, 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 EF57 LRX registered?

EF57 LRX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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