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X5 OEA

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,486 mi
Last recorded148,486 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 OEA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 148,486 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 148,469 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 135,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 135,863 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Boot dampers, no support

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad /caliper clip missing

Washer jet supply pipe damaged

Pass 17 May 2022 126,473 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pad spring clip missing

Fail 16 May 2022 126,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front brake pad spring clip missing

Pass 27 Apr 2021 102,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 102,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 86,320 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,544 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,255 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,482 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,552 miles

N/S O/S FRONT AND REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Fail 5 Jul 2016 62,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,776 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,723 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 42,676 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,891 miles

N/S O/S Rear tyres wearing on inner egdes and cuts in tread

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,248 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 23,248 miles

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

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

advice offside front bumper has damage

Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to offside front bumper

Fail 27 Jun 2011 15,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

3 nails in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

damage to offside front bumper

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 OEA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEA, 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 OEA registered?

X5 OEA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is X5 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 OEA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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