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HX08 FSN

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

223,599 mi
Last recorded223,599 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 FSN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 223,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front and os rear tyres are worn on edges

hand brake switch needs attention

Pass 20 Feb 2025 213,827 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 207,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 199,043 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 199,042 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

osf brake binding on

Pass 25 Feb 2022 190,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 180,287 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 180,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 173,295 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 173,294 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 164,572 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 158,839 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 158,839 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

minor oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2017 152,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 152,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 134,562 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 116,648 miles

Both rear tyres very low on inner edge!

Pass 28 Jan 2014 97,412 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 75,345 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 54,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,574 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,119 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 33,119 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 6 Oct 2010 22,691 miles

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 FSN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HX08 FSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX08 FSN registered?

HX08 FSN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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