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EU08 XER

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,898 mi
Last recorded101,898 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 XER
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 101,898 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 98,119 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 98,119 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 94,995 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b/t side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 79,152 miles

Nearside wear from out side

Offside Front tyre wear out from outside

Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,397 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,599 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 63,913 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 59,809 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 50,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 41,419 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 41,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 31,283 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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EU08 XER is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU08 XER, 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

How do I check the history of EU08 XER?

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What year was EU08 XER registered?

EU08 XER is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is EU08 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 XER shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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