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A13 LNH

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,058 mi
Last recorded145,058 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 LNH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 145,058 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 139,380 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 139,376 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 132,985 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 132,980 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

That the vehicle passed the emissions test No print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 11 May 2023 126,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension arm bush perished marked in yellow

Offside Rear inner suspension arm bush perished

light srubbing on osf and nsf tyres outer edges

Fail 4 May 2023 126,479 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also cut to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension arm bush perished marked in yellow

Offside Rear inner suspension arm bush perished

light srubbing on osf and nsf tyres outer edges

Pass 5 May 2022 123,032 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 114,424 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 114,424 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 106,801 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 91,751 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 91,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 75,111 miles

Movement in front suspension arm bushes under braking

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,167 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge - 275/40/20

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge - 315/35/20

Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joints

Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,632 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inside Edges, & N/S/R Tyre Perishing On Outer wall.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge.

O/S/F Slightly Worn Worn On Outer Edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 30,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 23,663 miles

floor covered not allowing full inspection

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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A13 LNH 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 A13 LNH, 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 A13 LNH registered?

A13 LNH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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