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HN08 EEF

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,430 mi
Last recorded143,430 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 EEF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 143,430 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both, fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both, (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 143,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both, fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both, (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts, worn on the edge, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 130,611 miles

both front tyres on 3.mm tread depth

nearside rear tyre started to get bold inner tread section.

offside front suspension lower arm (back) has some play & lift

offside rear tyre wearing inner tread .

Fail 22 Mar 2022 130,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

both front tyres on 3.mm tread depth

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside rear tyre started to get bold inner tread section.

offside front suspension lower arm (back) has some play & lift

offside rear tyre wearing inner tread .

Pass 17 Mar 2021 117,600 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 117,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 111,920 miles

Clean emissions no print out

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 111,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clean emissions no print out

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 99,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on inner and out edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and out edge

Fail 28 Feb 2019 99,454 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on inner and out edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and out edge

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,864 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 86,864 miles

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,294 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,367 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,937 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,619 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,290 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge!

Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,874 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,459 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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HN08 EEF 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 68.4%.

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 HN08 EEF, 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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HN08 EEF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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