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WM57 EJD

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

265,654 mi
Last recorded265,654 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 EJD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 265,654 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 265,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 149,004 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 141,426 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 128,585 miles

EPB switch is incomplete

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covers fitted, obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 122,846 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 110,880 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 103,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,009 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,883 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,515 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,896 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,223 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,091 miles

both front tyres worn on edges not to cords on test

nsr tyre soft

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,490 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,831 miles

Unable to carry out smoke test, due to vehicle being too clean.Too clean to obtain reading.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 24,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Unable to carry out smoke test, due to vehicle being too clean.Too clean to obtain reading.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,341 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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WM57 EJD is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WM57 EJD, 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 WM57 EJD registered?

WM57 EJD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is WM57 EJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM57 EJD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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