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E3 HOC

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,560 mi
Last recorded107,560 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 HOC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 107,560 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 103,062 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 98,288 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2024 98,288 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 92,357 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 92,353 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 85,786 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))

Rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2021 81,502 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 81,502 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,224 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 79,224 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 74,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,335 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 70,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,105 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,095 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,845 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 53,845 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

N/S/F Tyre cut on sidev wall but not showing cords

Pass 19 Feb 2014 47,079 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner side walls

nearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,044 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 40,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,613 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 22,901 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)

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

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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E3 HOC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver 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 E3 HOC, 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 E3 HOC registered?

E3 HOC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is E3 HOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 HOC 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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