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EA08 ODM

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,959 mi
Last recorded125,959 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 ODM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 125,959 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 116,730 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 116,726 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2024 108,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SMOOTH OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 108,731 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SMOOTH OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 99,188 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,698 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 79,095 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 79,095 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 68,541 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 56,980 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 46,428 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,319 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre was flat ()

Fail 3 Dec 2014 38,372 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

oil leak around gearbox

osf and nsf tyres cracking between treads

osr tyre cracking between treads and wearing on inner treads

Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,725 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 32,892 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 29,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EA08 ODM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EA08 ODM, 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 EA08 ODM registered?

EA08 ODM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is EA08 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 ODM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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