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PY08 LPP

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,651 mi
Last recorded97,651 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 LPP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 97,651 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 90,067 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 82,260 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly engine main oil seal area, unable to fully assess due to under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 78,184 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 78,168 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35X20 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35X20 runflat. change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 69,641 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 66,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 63,950 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 63,950 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner but not yet to cords

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 61,903 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 61,901 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 60,590 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 54,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jan 2015 54,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2014 48,004 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2013 38,172 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,909 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 13,963 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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PY08 LPP is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PY08 LPP, 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 PY08 LPP registered?

PY08 LPP is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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