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KT08 KER

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,636 mi
Last recorded150,636 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 KER
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 150,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 144,324 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 137,523 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 135,935 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 127,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear and middle exhaust heat shields insecure

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 20 Nov 2019 127,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear and middle exhaust heat shields insecure

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Nov 2018 109,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside inner tail lamp has inoperative light sources

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2018 109,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside inner tail lamp has inoperative light sources

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2017 95,185 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 77,715 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 77,711 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven 37% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,559 miles

child seats fitted not allowing access to check seat belts

Fail 4 Nov 2015 65,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted not allowing access to check seat belts

Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,394 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 57,394 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,226 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,845 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 36,298 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 10 May 2011 25,059 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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KT08 KER is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KT08 KER, 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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KT08 KER is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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