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EY08 SOE

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,706 mi
Last recorded170,706 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 SOE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 170,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 159,920 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 150,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 143,185 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 134,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 134,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275 40 20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 123,709 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 112,983 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 103,233 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 94,533 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 85,162 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted o/s/r and n/s/r

Fail 12 Jul 2016 76,453 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 2 missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,481 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,504 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,005 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 40,393 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 40,393 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 May 2011 34,686 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 34,523 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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EY08 SOE is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY08 SOE, 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.

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What year was EY08 SOE registered?

EY08 SOE is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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