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LAZ 288

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests45 (35 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,278 mi
Last recorded140,278 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 288
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

35 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 140,278 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 109,915 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 131,977 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 104,956 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 104,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 124,845 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 116,379 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 101,868 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 114,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 91,269 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 91,269 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 112,582 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 75,116 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 75,116 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 106,422 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 66,749 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 96,670 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 96,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,929 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 89,719 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,095 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 87,259 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,733 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall cracking

Offside Front Tyre inner & outer sidewalls damaged

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2017 54,733 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall cracking

Offside Front Tyre inner & outer sidewalls damaged

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 27 May 2016 83,914 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,022 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 47,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 46,568 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,568 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 75,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Apr 2014 45,155 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,761 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,429 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,786 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,500 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 41,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,673 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 54,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,191 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 37,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,628 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 31,495 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 26,391 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,486 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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LAZ 288 is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LAZ 288, 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 LAZ 288 registered?

LAZ 288 is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is LAZ 288 safe to buy?

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