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L900 ECH

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,982 mi
Last recorded148,982 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 ECH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 148,982 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 148,979 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 139,654 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 139,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 131,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge ()

Pass 11 Mar 2022 125,527 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 111,359 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 104,267 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 99,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 94,734 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 90,348 miles

park brake efficiency 16%

Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,276 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 84,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1. 6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise both front tyres worn on edge almost to show cords

Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 73,763 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,245 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr fog lamp has water ingress

nsr and osr inner edges of tyres bald and very near to cords being exposed

Fail 6 Jan 2014 58,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

osr fog lamp has water ingress

nsr and osr inner edges of tyres bald and very near to cords being exposed

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,287 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

water ingress in nsr and osr inner lamp units

Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,630 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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L900 ECH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L900 ECH, 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 L900 ECH registered?

L900 ECH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is L900 ECH safe to buy?

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