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K31 KMH

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,453 mi
Last recorded73,453 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 KMH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 73,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 66,813 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 65,290 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 65,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 65,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 65,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 64,827 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 64,760 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 60,518 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,104 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Offside Rear cut in tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,278 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 45,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Jun 2015 44,479 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,267 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 44,267 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,376 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 30,376 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,462 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 18,932 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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K31 KMH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 K31 KMH, 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 K31 KMH registered?

K31 KMH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is K31 KMH safe to buy?

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