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EA08 OZO

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,579 mi
Last recorded92,579 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 92,579 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 92,579 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 86,764 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre rear ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure damaged loose (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 75,267 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 73,928 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 73,235 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 72,030 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,026 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 69,050 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,029 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,946 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2015 63,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,074 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,446 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 54,446 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,451 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,389 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 31,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 OZO is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EA08 OZO, 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 OZO registered?

EA08 OZO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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The MOT history for EA08 OZO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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