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KB57 OUW

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

203,662 mi
Last recorded203,662 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 OUW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 203,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 185,406 miles

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 13 Mar 2023 170,275 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 170,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 151,201 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 146,290 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 129,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 129,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall 275/40 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 113,833 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 94,688 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and small cut in both

Fail 31 Aug 2018 94,688 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and small cut in both

Pass 3 Feb 2018 89,128 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,662 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,903 miles

Both front tyres worn and deep splits in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,379 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,497 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,690 miles

Electronic handbrake switch comes adrift

Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,801 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,957 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,282 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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KB57 OUW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KB57 OUW, 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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KB57 OUW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 6 January 2008.

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