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HW08 CNY

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,015 mi
Last recorded145,015 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 CNY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 145,015 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

headlamp lenses faded

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2022 135,721 miles

engine cover fitted

headlamp lenses faded

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2022 135,721 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

headlamp lenses faded

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 130,730 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2021 130,730 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2020 122,522 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 111,495 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 101,357 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 93,692 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 90,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 77,643 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,596 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2014 64,596 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,350 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,622 miles

a.o/s/f brake flexi pipe very close to anti roll bar on lock to lock check

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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HW08 CNY is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HW08 CNY, 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 HW08 CNY registered?

HW08 CNY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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