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LB08 KMX

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

141,400 mi
Last recorded141,400 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 KMX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 141,400 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 135,713 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 121,759 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 118,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 109,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 102,226 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,557 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,044 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,015 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,479 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,201 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 48,799 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,328 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,936 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyre worn on outter edges

Fail 27 Jun 2011 26,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyre worn on outter edges

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 KMX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 KMX, 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 LB08 KMX registered?

LB08 KMX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is LB08 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 KMX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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