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HX08 EJZ

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,732 mi
Last recorded138,732 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 EJZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 138,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 138,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 131,171 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 125,369 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 120,025 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 114,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 110,435 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 104,685 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 99,124 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside rear most arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 93,363 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 93,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 82,933 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,554 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,369 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,125 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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HX08 EJZ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HX08 EJZ, 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 HX08 EJZ registered?

HX08 EJZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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