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R20 LCT

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

85,371 mi
Last recorded85,371 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 LCT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 85,371 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edges

Pass 10 Jul 2024 77,083 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view area of screen with stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 69,534 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 63,038 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 53,454 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 44,419 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 38,766 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 34,038 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 26,085 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 24,489 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,295 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 18,364 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 17,395 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,294 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 15,294 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R20 LCT is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R20 LCT, 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 R20 LCT registered?

R20 LCT is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is R20 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 LCT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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