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EF08 KWG

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,129 mi
Last recorded158,129 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 KWG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 158,129 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 158,124 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 152,427 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2024 137,091 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 121,755 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 121,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 111,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 99,656 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,286 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 85,784 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 77,384 miles

Front both tyres wearing low on the edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 70,141 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 74,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose SECURING NUT LOOSE (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,786 miles

both rear lamp units are corroded due to water ingress

Fail 10 Mar 2016 65,786 miles

Front registration plate incorrect incorrect reg. ( private number plate, plates not fitted) (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working lamp unit full of water (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect incorrect reg. ( private number plate, plates not fitted) (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,548 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 59,467 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,447 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,826 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,449 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,338 miles

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)

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

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 KWG is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EF08 KWG, 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 EF08 KWG registered?

EF08 KWG is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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