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KM08 XLO

2008 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,843 mi
Last recorded152,843 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 XLO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 152,843 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 152,016 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 151,270 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 148,920 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 148,257 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 144,957 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 140,199 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 132,828 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 132,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 123,581 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,175 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,933 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 105,215 miles

All 4 wheels buckled

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 91,617 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,406 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 73,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,889 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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KM08 XLO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 106,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM08 XLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM08 XLO registered?

KM08 XLO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is KM08 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 XLO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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