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KL08 MVH

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

151,223 mi
Last recorded151,223 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 MVH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 151,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 137,515 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 129,696 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 126,886 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 122,385 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Jan 2021 116,211 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 110,809 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,955 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 92,675 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,212 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,069 miles

slight bind o/s front brake

Fail 25 Apr 2016 70,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nail in o/s rear tyre

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,442 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

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

O/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,770 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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KL08 MVH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KL08 MVH, 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 KL08 MVH registered?

KL08 MVH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is KL08 MVH safe to buy?

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