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FH08 HLY

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

234,163 mi
Last recorded234,163 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 HLY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 234,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 225,204 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 219,409 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

boot not open from outside

Pass 8 Jan 2019 207,110 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 199,731 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 190,153 miles

NoEmisson reading from exhaust At time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2015 170,336 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 170,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 148,077 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak gearbox

Pass 5 Aug 2013 122,844 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 122,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 101,219 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,397 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 78,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both n/s brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear 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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FH08 HLY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH08 HLY, 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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FH08 HLY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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