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X5 LXM

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

240,555 mi
Last recorded240,555 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 LXM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 240,555 miles

Boost hose to inlet manifold has a split in it

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 236,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 235,400 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres slight wear inside edges

Pass 13 Mar 2023 234,175 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 227,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre has wear to edges center on 4.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre has wear to edges center on 4.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 217,421 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear 3 rear inertia seat belts do not lock when pulled

Pass 13 Mar 2020 209,455 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 198,075 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 182,172 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 182,172 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 165,774 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 146,148 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 129,622 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 111,909 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 111,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 90,676 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 70,777 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 70,777 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,355 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 43,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 LXM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXM, 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 X5 LXM registered?

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

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