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KO08 MYL

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,711 mi
Last recorded143,711 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 MYL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 143,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside B pillar VIN plate deteriorated

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 143,711 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside B pillar VIN plate deteriorated

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 139,504 miles

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

Central Gearbox mounting defective Excessive corrosion & holed to mounting frame ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear outer boot release inoperative

Fail 26 Feb 2025 139,503 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Top of switch pulls off when operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump running (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Gearbox mounting defective Excessive corrosion & holed to mounting frame ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear outer boot release inoperative

Pass 4 Mar 2024 132,417 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 120,050 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 120,039 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 101,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 91,773 miles

Bonnet Secondary retaining device seized

Both headlamps are a little cloudy

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 91,773 miles

Bonnet Secondary retaining device seized

Both headlamps are a little cloudy

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 91,007 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp is slightly cloudy

Fail 12 Feb 2020 91,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp is slightly cloudy

Pass 28 Feb 2019 81,604 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 22 Feb 2018 72,313 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,212 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 54,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,823 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,278 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,119 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,897 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,728 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 17,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KO08 MYL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KO08 MYL, 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 KO08 MYL registered?

KO08 MYL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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