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E4 KOB

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

124,198 mi
Last recorded124,198 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 KOB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 124,198 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 122,696 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 119,352 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 115,988 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 111,822 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 107,984 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 103,950 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 99,138 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 94,560 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 91,638 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 91,637 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,737 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,409 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,529 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,824 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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E4 KOB is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E4 KOB, 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 E4 KOB registered?

E4 KOB is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is E4 KOB safe to buy?

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