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EM08 BOY

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,019 mi
Last recorded134,019 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM08 BOY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 134,019 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 207,241 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 122,091 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 117,386 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 117,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 108,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front brake reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 105,597 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 100,347 miles

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring view

windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Jul 2019 100,324 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring view

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Jul 2018 95,027 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 89,970 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,940 miles

Nearside Front nail in tread

Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,893 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,589 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,094 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has been kerbed ligntly.

Nail in n/s/r tyre on outer sidewall leaking.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 67,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has been kerbed ligntly.

Nail in n/s/r tyre on outer sidewall leaking.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on,all pads ok

Pass 21 Jan 2013 55,090 miles

n/s/f tyre worn bald on outer edge with small cuts

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2011 40,249 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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EM08 BOY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EM08 BOY, 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 EM08 BOY registered?

EM08 BOY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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