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A13 EEO

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,099 mi
Last recorded165,099 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 EEO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 165,099 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 161,961 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 158,521 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 154,654 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 29 Nov 2021 150,448 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 146,107 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 142,134 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn subframe bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn subframe bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 142,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 136,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 131,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2mm marker (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear belt clasps not checked seats down and loaded ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 125,618 miles

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

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

child seat fited, unable to check seat belt

Fail 24 Nov 2016 125,447 miles

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

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

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

child seat fited, unable to check seat belt

Pass 4 Dec 2015 106,017 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 106,009 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,112 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 99,118 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2014 85,299 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 85,145 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 18 May 2013 72,455 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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 18 May 2013 72,455 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,392 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)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 61,369 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2011 48,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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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A13 EEO is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A13 EEO, 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 A13 EEO registered?

A13 EEO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is A13 EEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 EEO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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