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KL08 OEU

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,002 mi
Last recorded158,002 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 OEU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 158,002 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 156,948 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 148,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 141,699 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 133,366 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 129,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 119,517 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 109,455 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 109,203 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Marked in yellow. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 93,163 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 85,325 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 85,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,748 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 75,748 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,298 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,913 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,066 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,575 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 22,250 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 OEU 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 78.9%.

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 OEU, 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 OEU registered?

KL08 OEU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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The MOT history for KL08 OEU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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