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EK08 MOU

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,838 mi
Last recorded119,838 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 MOU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 119,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 116,908 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear exhaust end cap damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2023 112,631 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 107,589 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 107,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2021 102,868 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 96,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 94,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 90,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear diff rough

Pass 18 Dec 2017 88,724 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 83,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 83,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 80,361 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,013 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 66,700 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,809 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,076 miles

offside front headlight beam slightly reduced

rear numberplate deteriorated

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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EK08 MOU is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EK08 MOU, 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 EK08 MOU registered?

EK08 MOU is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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