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EA08 ZWE

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,018 mi
Last recorded103,018 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 103,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 103,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 90,758 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 86,233 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 79,521 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 79,520 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 78,445 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 78,445 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti Rattle Shim Missing

Pass 18 Jan 2019 76,675 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 72,216 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,518 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 55,090 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

Fail 11 Feb 2015 44,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 33,609 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 30,543 miles

Both front tyres are on 3.5mm.

Both rear tyres are wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 3 May 2012 25,187 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 19,432 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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EA08 ZWE 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 77.8%.

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 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 ZWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA08 ZWE registered?

EA08 ZWE is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is EA08 ZWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 ZWE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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