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HV08 OGW

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,872 mi
Last recorded172,872 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 OGW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 172,872 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Dec 2024 168,963 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 164,146 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2022 160,014 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 153,418 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 140,989 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 140,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2019 129,414 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wiring insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 129,413 miles

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

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

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wiring insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 126,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake binding

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 115,097 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Fail 31 Oct 2017 115,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 3 Nov 2016 106,512 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,026 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,074 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 77,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,455 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing

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

Rear brake discs wearing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,924 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 57,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,031 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)

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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HV08 OGW is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV08 OGW, 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 HV08 OGW registered?

HV08 OGW is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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