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L60 PDW

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,898 mi
Last recorded129,898 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 PDW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 129,898 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 127,034 miles

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

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2024 121,614 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 114,950 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 107,782 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 107,735 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

T P M S light on

unable to check wiper condition due to lack of water

Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,075 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 93,874 miles

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,434 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 85,377 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 85,377 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 78,444 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,131 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,819 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 58,819 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 53,049 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,405 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,698 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,159 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 35,159 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,868 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 25,868 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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L60 PDW 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 77.3%.

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 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 L60 PDW, 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 L60 PDW registered?

L60 PDW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is L60 PDW safe to buy?

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