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X5 KBD

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

190,067 mi
Last recorded190,067 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 KBD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 190,067 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 173,125 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 164,331 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 161,293 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 157,005 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 157,005 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 153,306 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 153,304 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 148,616 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 143,773 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 133,125 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 129,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 122,206 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 117,048 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,627 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 89,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 89,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,969 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,064 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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X5 KBD 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 X5 KBD, 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 X5 KBD registered?

X5 KBD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is X5 KBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 KBD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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