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EF08 FUW

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,451 mi
Last recorded192,451 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 FUW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 192,451 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 181,752 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 168,725 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 161,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 152,764 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 149,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 141,727 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 141,727 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 136,958 miles

Oil leak

nearside side repeater loose

offside side repeater loose

Fail 13 Nov 2014 136,958 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside side repeater loose

offside side repeater loose

Pass 28 Nov 2013 129,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 123,760 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 114,134 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 102,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 102,639 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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EF08 FUW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF08 FUW, 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 EF08 FUW registered?

EF08 FUW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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