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LB08 PVZ

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

99,764 mi
Last recorded99,764 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 PVZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 99,764 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear cv joints/ gaiters covered in grease no visible splits in gaiters

Fail 2 Feb 2026 99,762 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear cv joints/ gaiters covered in grease no visible splits in gaiters

Pass 21 Feb 2025 91,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear cv joints/gaitors covered in grease no visible splits in gaitors

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,046 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 89,046 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 85,633 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 82,249 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 82,249 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,419 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,675 miles

attention to centre seat belt casing missing

Fail 5 Mar 2020 75,670 miles

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

attention to centre seat belt casing missing

Pass 12 Mar 2019 66,346 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear tyres are void on inner edges

Fail 11 Mar 2019 66,345 miles

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

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear tyres are void on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,341 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load covers missing (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge & cuts on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Apr 2018 60,340 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load covers missing (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge & cuts on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,913 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 45,665 miles

o emissions

Pass 15 May 2015 39,657 miles

zero emissions test result

Fail 7 May 2015 39,657 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre has small cut to cords

zero emissions test result

Pass 2 May 2014 33,081 miles

both rear tyres worn very low on the inner edge and the n/s has a small cut

Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2013 30,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,197 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,440 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 18,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 17,712 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 PVZ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LB08 PVZ, 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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LB08 PVZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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