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EN08 BHE

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

157,349 mi
Last recorded157,349 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 BHE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 157,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2854519 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 157,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2854519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2854519 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 152,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 147,609 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 147,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 142,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 121,727 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 121,510 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 105,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2854519 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 105,122 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2854519 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2854519 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 97,621 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 89,098 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 89,096 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,815 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too lean for results

Fail 13 Jun 2018 79,812 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too lean for results

Pass 16 Jun 2017 69,807 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 69,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,883 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2016 57,883 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,262 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre splitting wearing on inside edge and tread lifting

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 35,556 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in O/S/R anti-roll bar drop link balljoint

Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,556 miles

Play in O/S/R anti-roll bar drop link balljoint

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,968 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,879 miles

Nearside Rear 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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EN08 BHE is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EN08 BHE, 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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EN08 BHE is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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