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EF08 XUH

2008 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

159,779 mi
Last recorded159,779 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XUH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 159,779 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 159,606 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 155,683 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 155,682 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 147,209 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 147,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 136,960 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 12 Feb 2021 124,549 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 124,546 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 110,748 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2019 94,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Feb 2018 81,481 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,809 miles

Nearside Front worn low on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,613 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 58,271 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,398 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 52,332 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 42,605 miles

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

r/exhaust box erth wire broken

Pass 14 May 2012 30,023 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,635 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 XUH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XUH, 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 XUH registered?

EF08 XUH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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