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EY08 XAV

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,952 mi
Last recorded180,952 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 XAV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 180,952 miles

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

Undertrays Fitted, Unable to inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2026 180,952 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertrays Fitted, Unable to inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2025 176,381 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 170,333 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 170,328 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 158,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2022 154,234 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021
Pass 4 Mar 2020 137,953 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 125,886 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 116,267 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 116,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 109,255 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 103,193 miles

Nearside Front Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Front Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 26 Aug 2015 103,193 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2014 95,379 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 88,689 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

emissions to clean to get a reading / print out

Pass 1 Oct 2012 84,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2011 74,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 64,229 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 XAV is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XAV, 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 EY08 XAV registered?

EY08 XAV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is EY08 XAV safe to buy?

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