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L14 OSA

2008 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,615 mi
Last recorded151,615 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 OSA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 151,615 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure loose but not likely to fall off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 146,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 141,281 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 140,872 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread *just passed the MOT test* (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 140,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread *just passed the MOT test* (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 136,701 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 116,053 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,688 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 128,101 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 126,525 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 95,083 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 88,202 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,655 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,865 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,092 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,053 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 57,012 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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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L14 OSA is a 2008 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L14 OSA, 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 L14 OSA registered?

L14 OSA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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