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EO08 XLX

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,498 mi
Last recorded126,498 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 XLX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 126,498 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 126,498 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 116,226 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 116,226 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,644 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 103,644 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,280 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 78,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

door sill covers fitted.

emmisions reading to low to register on the smoke tester.

engine management warning light on indicating a fault.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,421 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,426 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 XLX is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

EO08 XLX is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is EO08 XLX safe to buy?

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