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X5 EHN

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,402 mi
Last recorded76,402 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 EHN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 76,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 74,422 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 73,220 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 70,906 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 69,317 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 67,336 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,060 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 63,350 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 63,345 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 60,792 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,001 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,928 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,952 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,125 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,615 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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X5 EHN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 X5 EHN, 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 X5 EHN?

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What year was X5 EHN registered?

X5 EHN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 2 August 2008.

Is X5 EHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 EHN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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