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HY08 KWJ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,171 mi
Last recorded66,171 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 KWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,171 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 64,255 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 60,788 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 60,788 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 58,378 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 55,678 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 54,341 miles

Nearside Front tyre has worn on the outer edge and cracked on the outer side wall

Offside Front tyre has worn on the outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2020 52,087 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

oily underside front

Fail 12 Mar 2020 52,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Valve stem slightly damaged all stems front and rear( both sides (5.2.3 (j))

oily underside front

Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,137 miles

transmission oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,662 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,794 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 38,794 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 33,261 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front tyre outter treads low

Pass 8 Mar 2014 29,926 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 4 Mar 2013 24,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,403 miles

Offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,262 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 18,658 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 16,527 miles

both rea\r tyres badly worn edges and near limit - suggest replace

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 KWJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

HY08 KWJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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