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L14 RSV

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,456 mi
Last recorded118,456 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 RSV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 118,456 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 118,451 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 113,763 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 110,222 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 104,942 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 101,008 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 94,961 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 91,623 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 91,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,703 miles

Correct number plates fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Sep 2019 83,703 miles

Correct number plates fitted at time of test

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,685 miles

Undertrays, engine cover and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,218 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,421 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,609 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 51,609 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 47,854 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 47,782 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2012 33,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,828 miles

nsr seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,557 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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L14 RSV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L14 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

L14 RSV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is L14 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L14 RSV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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