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EN57 COH

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,885 mi
Last recorded117,885 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 COH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 117,885 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 117,882 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 113,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low bottom section (3.5.1g)

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

Offside stop light using back up light

Fail 20 May 2016 113,641 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low bottom section (3.5.1g)

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

Offside stop light using back up light

engine smokes to my limit

Pass 18 May 2015 109,387 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 99,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear inner wall cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,205 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 89,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 84,833 miles

o/s/f sidewall damage;

Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,058 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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EN57 COH is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EN57 COH, 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 EN57 COH registered?

EN57 COH is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is EN57 COH safe to buy?

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