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1966 KW

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,778 mi
Last recorded80,778 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1966 KW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 80,778 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 80,183 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 79,656 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 79,648 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

rear sub frame slightly corroded covered in underseal

Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,046 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 79,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,159 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 77,271 miles

Offside Rear tyre not run flat

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

can not see all brake pipes due to undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2020 77,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bushes all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

can not see all brake pipes due to undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,297 miles

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,867 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,253 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 70,207 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,333 miles

Offside Front nail in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,609 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2014 58,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,463 miles

cut in outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre

rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,964 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 41,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,450 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 37,449 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 22,056 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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1966 KW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 1966 KW, 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 1966 KW registered?

1966 KW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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