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S20 LGB

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,359 mi
Last recorded125,359 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 LGB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 125,359 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 119,524 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 105,876 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 97,594 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 92,070 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 87,410 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 87,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner position light defective

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 devoid inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 83,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 77,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 65,382 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 65,382 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 57,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

n/s o/s outer sills and underbody plastic trim fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2015 57,455 miles

n/s o/s outer sills and underbody plastic trim fitted

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,952 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 43,392 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,446 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S20 LGB is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S20 LGB, 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 S20 LGB registered?

S20 LGB is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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