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L33 VKH

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,291 mi
Last recorded141,291 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 VKH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 141,291 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 127,567 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 115,226 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 112,181 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 110,293 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 108,258 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 106,414 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 102,405 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 96,593 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 96,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,079 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,769 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,970 miles

Nearside mirror glass deterioated

Fail 20 Aug 2015 73,930 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass deterioated

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,338 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,357 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 3,795 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,592 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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L33 VKH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L33 VKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L33 VKH registered?

L33 VKH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is L33 VKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 VKH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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