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EA58 FZZ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,788 mi
Last recorded140,788 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 FZZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 140,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 140,788 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 134,238 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 126,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 126,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 126,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 115,149 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to test loading bay fold away seats and seat belts due to child seats fitted obstructing movement of the centre seats ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 114,970 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nylon lock nut does not have sufficient tread exposed from the link rod bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre of tread 31535zr20110y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to test loading bay fold away seats and seat belts due to child seats fitted obstructing movement of the centre seats ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 106,991 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,761 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 95,584 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,401 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,646 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nsf tyre low on edges

osr tyre low inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,379 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge due to underinflation. recommend renewing

wipers are juddering recommmend renewing blades

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,321 miles

osf tyre tread starting to crack and outter edge getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,240 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,375 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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EA58 FZZ 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 73.7%.

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 EA58 FZZ, 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 EA58 FZZ registered?

EA58 FZZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is EA58 FZZ safe to buy?

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