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FY08 LXM

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,626 mi
Last recorded176,626 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 LXM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 176,626 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2025 168,821 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 163,102 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 157,265 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 149,147 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 141,047 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 131,652 miles

Nearside Rear Outer CV joint steel cover leaking grease

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 131,652 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer CV joint steel cover leaking grease

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 128,446 miles

Nearside Rear CV joint Steel cover leaking grease

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,118 miles

Front both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2017 113,492 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 108,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn very low inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2016 108,333 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn very low inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 102,066 miles

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

n/s/r exhaust rubber split but still secure

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,291 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 48,582 miles

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2010 48,582 miles

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

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

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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FY08 LXM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FY08 LXM, 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 FY08 LXM registered?

FY08 LXM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is FY08 LXM safe to buy?

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