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L11 TKA

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

144,546 mi
Last recorded144,546 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 TKA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 144,546 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

oil weep

Pass 2 Mar 2024 128,594 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 126,017 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 124,739 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 124,016 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 117,010 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 110,256 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,763 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 96,075 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,978 miles

Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1n)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin f/r (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,308 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 60,678 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,549 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Oct 2011 35,579 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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L11 TKA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L11 TKA, 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 L11 TKA registered?

L11 TKA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is L11 TKA safe to buy?

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