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LB08 FHK

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,133 mi
Last recorded131,133 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 131,133 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2025 131,126 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2024 123,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 116,360 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 108,764 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 100,324 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 93,804 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 85,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 78,329 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,084 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,959 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 65,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

GEO required

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 54,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,288 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,421 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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 FHK is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

LB08 FHK is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is LB08 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 FHK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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