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HX57 UWD

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,644 mi
Last recorded130,644 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 UWD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 130,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 127,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 123,282 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,278 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 112,543 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 106,448 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 101,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Fraying (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak to engine

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 95,365 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing edges

Offside front tyre cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2018 95,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45/19 111 W R/F Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45/19 111 W R/F Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre wearing edges

Offside front tyre cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,018 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,961 miles

Offside front tyre inner side wall cracking

Oil leaks to engine

Oil leaks to gearbox

Pass 16 Oct 2015 76,491 miles

Offside Rear slightly binding

Oil leak to engine

Fail 16 Oct 2015 76,491 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear slightly binding

Oil leak to engine

Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,945 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,254 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 65,231 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)

Emission to clean to record a reading

Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,575 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 56,575 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,188 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,283 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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HX57 UWD is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HX57 UWD, 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 HX57 UWD registered?

HX57 UWD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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