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HX08 EUD

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,048 mi
Last recorded153,048 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 EUD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 153,048 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls damage

poor headlamp beam images both headlamps

Fail 16 Mar 2026 153,046 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls damage

poor headlamp beam images both headlamps

Pass 6 Mar 2025 145,061 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 141,392 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 138,770 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 134,272 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front early replacement required (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 126,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 123,123 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))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 116,153 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 108,783 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,538 miles

slight leakage of grease from rear of offside rear hub

Fail 2 Mar 2017 95,537 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight leakage of grease from rear of offside rear hub

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,221 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,105 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,289 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,002 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 73,128 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,128 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,352 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 EUD 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 84.2%.

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 EUD, 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 EUD registered?

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

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