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X5 EKC

2008 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,211 mi
Last recorded114,211 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 EKC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 114,211 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 110,776 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 105,585 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 102,091 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel cap seal is perishing

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Os rear lamp unit is cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Stone chip in screen

Pass 23 Mar 2022 99,726 miles

Fuel cap seal is perishing

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

Park brake switch cap is insecure

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 99,726 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel cap seal is perishing

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

Park brake switch cap is insecure

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 94,914 miles

Hand brake switch plastic cover is loose

Pass 17 Mar 2020 90,438 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,084 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 73,448 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,002 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 53,416 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,348 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 39,630 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,226 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 35,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 28,857 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 24,978 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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X5 EKC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol 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 X5 EKC, 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 X5 EKC registered?

X5 EKC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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