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KY08 KRX

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,060 mi
Last recorded98,060 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 KRX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 98,060 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 98,054 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 88,710 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 79,642 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 72,130 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 72,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 65,152 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,187 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 60,215 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 57,924 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 55,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,890 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,407 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,679 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 43,648 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,163 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,729 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 35,729 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut in tread pattern but not showing cords

Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,174 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,239 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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KY08 KRX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY08 KRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY08 KRX registered?

KY08 KRX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KY08 KRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 KRX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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