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WK08 UUH

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,695 mi
Last recorded51,695 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 UUH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 51,695 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 44,974 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 44,159 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 39,292 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 36,782 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 35,747 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 35,745 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpm illuminated

Pass 1 Apr 2020 35,508 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 33,439 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 33,439 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 29,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 26,136 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 22,699 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 21,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 21,052 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 18,179 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall (recommend attention)

nearside rear inner side light not working

offside front tyre inner edge perished (requires immediate attention)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 16,194 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall (recommend attention)

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

offside front tyre perished on inner edge (recommend attention)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 13,882 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,368 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (recommend attention)

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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WK08 UUH 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 84.2%.

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 WK08 UUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK08 UUH registered?

WK08 UUH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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