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X555 LMD

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

170,319 mi
Last recorded170,319 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 LMD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 170,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 134,587 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 124,424 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 124,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 119,159 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 119,159 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 113,952 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 113,952 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 113,783 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 103,253 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 94,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Constant velocity joint leaking grease

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,234 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,204 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some items

Fail 13 Jan 2016 75,204 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some items

Pass 3 Dec 2015 75,170 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 75,170 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,101 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBED OFF ON THE OUTSIDE EDGES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no peak detected on emissions(too clean)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 53,468 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no peak detected on emissions(too clean)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,668 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 51,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,638 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,587 miles

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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X555 LMD is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X555 LMD, 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 X555 LMD registered?

X555 LMD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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