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L11 UXY

2008 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,288 mi
Last recorded124,288 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 UXY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 124,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 124,288 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 122,447 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 117,894 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 117,894 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 112,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 106,891 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2021 106,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2020 103,837 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 100,207 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,747 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 96,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low due to suspension fault (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking air bag unit leaking and damaged (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low due to suspension fault (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 88,493 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 80,730 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front day time running light

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,759 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,291 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s/r tyre has a cut in tread

oil leak rear of gearbox area

Fail 9 Jul 2014 57,255 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s/r tyre has a cut in tread

oil leak rear of gearbox area

Pass 12 Jul 2013 51,892 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,507 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,033 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 38,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,965 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 34,962 miles

Nearside 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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L11 UXY is a 2008 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L11 UXY, 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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L11 UXY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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