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LB08 BXU

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,789 mi
Last recorded174,789 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 BXU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 174,789 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted all over the body tested in wet condition

Pass 15 Nov 2024 165,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 156,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 148,598 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear light unit lens broken

Fail 2 Dec 2022 148,592 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear light unit lens broken

Pass 4 Dec 2021 136,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 120,931 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 108,301 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 97,282 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 89,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 77,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,188 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,398 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,979 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,166 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,535 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2012 29,535 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2011 19,183 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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LB08 BXU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black 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 LB08 BXU, 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 LB08 BXU registered?

LB08 BXU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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