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LB08 KLU

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,399 mi
Last recorded72,399 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 72,399 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,195 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is a non RFT, all others are RFT

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 63,916 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working n/s is working, manual states has to have central or o/s working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is a non RFT, all others are RFT

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad sensor wire insecure but not fouling/rubbing (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 53,069 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 37,890 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 21,589 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 20,778 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 20,004 miles

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 May 2017 19,037 miles

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

Front both tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2016 17,829 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 17,829 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 May 2015 16,307 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 14,813 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 13,262 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 10,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps cleaning device inoperative

Pass 14 Jun 2011 6,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KLU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KLU, 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 KLU registered?

LB08 KLU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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