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HY08 HZJ

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

151,619 mi
Last recorded151,619 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 HZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 151,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection. Signs of oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2022 146,926 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection. Signs of oil leak.

Pass 14 Apr 2021 135,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 117,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cover/under tray fitted obstructing some component check.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 108,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,483 miles

front tyres caracked and perished

Fail 31 Mar 2017 97,481 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front tyres caracked and perished

Pass 26 Mar 2016 93,240 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,260 miles

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

n/s head light slightly dim

Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,900 miles

offside front tyre perished on outer tread

Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Headlight image is poor

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 65,894 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,909 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 48,787 miles

oil level low

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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HY08 HZJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HY08 HZJ, 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 HY08 HZJ registered?

HY08 HZJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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