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HT57 ETR

2008 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,457 mi
Last recorded161,457 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 ETR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 161,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 154,944 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 144,296 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 137,345 miles

Central Front under tray fitted and side skirt fitted

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))

slight oil seepage

Pass 12 Jul 2018 130,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres perished

Pass 22 Jul 2017 121,393 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 105,367 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 97,993 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outside edges

Both rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 97,966 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both front tyres worn low on outside edges

Both rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,525 miles

Offside rear tyre cut, but no visible cords.

Fail 31 Jan 2014 86,525 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear tyre cut, but no visible cords.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,490 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 58,490 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 9 Feb 2011 42,340 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 42,340 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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HT57 ETR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HT57 ETR, 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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HT57 ETR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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