MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,251 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
oil leak
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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.
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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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