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WH54 KAS

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

148,216 mi
Last recorded148,216 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH54 KAS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 148,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 142,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 139,513 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 137,225 miles

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

rear axle has slight surface corrosion

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 11 Mar 2022 136,632 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 136,632 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative self adjusting link snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 133,494 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 129,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm wearing inner and outer edges (275/40/20) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm wearing inner and outer edges (275/40/20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 120,293 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing outer edge

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

slight play in nearside track rod

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 26 Feb 2018 108,512 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 8 Mar 2017 97,721 miles

hand brake 18%

slight play steering rack ends

Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,612 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

slight play offside steering rack end

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres outer edges worn

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2013 46,320 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 27,728 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 15,769 miles

tread worn low on inner edge of both rear tyres

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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WH54 KAS 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 89.5%.

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 WH54 KAS, 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 WH54 KAS registered?

WH54 KAS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is WH54 KAS safe to buy?

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