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L66 PYN

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,617 mi
Last recorded133,617 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 PYN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 133,617 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 128,345 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 121,025 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 109,759 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 109,759 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 100,969 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 98,358 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 94,434 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 89,939 miles

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 30 Aug 2016 85,981 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,323 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,721 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 82,721 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,826 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,176 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 46,108 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,108 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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L66 PYN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue 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 L66 PYN, 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 L66 PYN registered?

L66 PYN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is L66 PYN safe to buy?

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