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X50 LNA

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,330 mi
Last recorded110,330 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 LNA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 110,330 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 110,328 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 105,817 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front brake back plates loose

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2023 105,764 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front brake disc covers loose

front and rear suspension units very rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2022 105,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2022 105,671 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 102,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Mar 2020 99,907 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 99,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,536 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 85,908 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 85,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,293 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 70,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 70,457 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 60,646 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,368 miles

both rear bald on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,514 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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X50 LNA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 X50 LNA, 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 X50 LNA registered?

X50 LNA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 5 April 2008.

Is X50 LNA safe to buy?

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