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DL08 EMJ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,106 mi
Last recorded143,106 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 EMJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 143,106 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 137,571 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 131,782 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Nov 2021 125,743 miles

plastic sills under tray

Pass 9 Nov 2020 118,254 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 109,580 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 100,774 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 98,102 miles

Both rear tyres wearing/worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 98,101 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing/worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 91,335 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 84,733 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,094 miles

Both rear tyres slightly stepped on the inner edges

Fail 22 Aug 2014 76,094 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres slightly stepped on the inner edges

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front windscreen wipers not clearing very well

Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,861 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,698 miles

slightly corrded pins in 7 pin tow bar electic plug

Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,325 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 42,325 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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DL08 EMJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DL08 EMJ, 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 DL08 EMJ registered?

DL08 EMJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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