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LJ08 XKO

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,082 mi
Last recorded195,082 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 XKO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 195,082 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 189,577 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 183,612 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 175,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TRAY PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 175,827 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TRAY PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 171,241 miles

exhaust heatshield rattle

slight play in n/s/f steering

Pass 12 Apr 2021 167,662 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 167,641 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi joint defective and minor blow

Pass 16 Mar 2020 164,872 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 158,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 148,817 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 132,472 miles

both rear brake flexible hoses perished

Fail 25 Apr 2017 132,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake flexible hoses perished

Pass 12 Feb 2016 107,901 miles

both rear brake flexible hoses perished

Fail 12 Feb 2016 107,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread area cords visible (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener from mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake flexible hoses perished

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,808 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2014 75,607 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,142 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 47,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,112 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,654 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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LJ08 XKO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 106,702 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 XKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 XKO registered?

LJ08 XKO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 July 2008.

Is LJ08 XKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 XKO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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