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EU08 XFA

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,169 mi
Last recorded159,169 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 XFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 159,169 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 133,675 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 123,363 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 110,302 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 108,692 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 108,692 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight bind offside front brake

Pass 4 Jul 2017 104,915 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 89,874 miles
Pass 31 May 2015 72,699 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 62,870 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,075 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,074 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,896 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 36,896 miles

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

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 XFA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue 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 XFA, 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 EU08 XFA registered?

EU08 XFA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is EU08 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 XFA 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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