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EO08 XLU

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,251 mi
Last recorded149,251 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 XLU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 149,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 133,239 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 121,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 121,122 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2017 99,657 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 99,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,642 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 90,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 88,482 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 74,282 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 57,172 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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EO08 XLU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 106,702 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO08 XLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO08 XLU registered?

EO08 XLU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EO08 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 XLU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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