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L111 OUL

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,698 mi
Last recorded130,698 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 OUL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 130,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 121,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2023 114,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 114,303 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 108,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 98,055 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 98,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 91,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two rear seats have child seats fitted ()

plastic covers fitted all underneath

Pass 13 Sep 2019 85,928 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 78,999 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 73,367 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 73,367 miles

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

Front NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE TYRES WEARING OUTER EDGES AND CRACKING IN RUBBER

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,296 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,226 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,857 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,767 miles

Winter wheels fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2013 46,737 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,769 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,774 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 34,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

Oil leak from o/s turbo pipe

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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L111 OUL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L111 OUL, 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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L111 OUL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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