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HLZ 688

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,112 mi
Last recorded110,112 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 688
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 110,112 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 110,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 95,949 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 95,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 78,070 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 64,585 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 46,739 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 46,734 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 45,694 miles

Nearside Rear OSR lamp damaged

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

OSR lamp damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2019 44,173 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 42,628 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 39,692 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 39,573 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 33,298 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 23,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 15,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 10,915 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 6,636 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 4,880 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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HLZ 688 is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLZ 688, 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 HLZ 688 registered?

HLZ 688 is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is HLZ 688 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLZ 688 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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