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AF04 HVS

2008 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

194,738 mi
Last recorded194,738 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HVS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 194,738 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 190,286 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 190,267 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 190,245 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 174,650 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 168,407 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 168,364 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 160,202 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 159,392 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 150,331 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 149,505 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 147,327 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 124,576 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 123,819 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 123,406 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 109,114 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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AF04 HVS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 AF04 HVS, 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 AF04 HVS?

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What year was AF04 HVS registered?

AF04 HVS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is AF04 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 HVS shows 16 tests with a 43.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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