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HY08 KXF

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,899 mi
Last recorded174,899 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 174,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 174,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 165,371 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel welded

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 155,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel welded

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 155,443 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel welded

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 147,816 miles

Nearside Front Wheel welded

Nearside Rear Wheel welded

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 147,670 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel welded

Nearside Rear Wheel welded

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 140,120 miles

Near side front and rear wheels have been welded

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 127,665 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive but not excessive diff output shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box area has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 127,566 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached inner nut and bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff out shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box area has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 127,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge nearly to ply/cord

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff out shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box area has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 120,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

r/n/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2018 120,552 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

r/n/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2017 113,384 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 105,203 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 105,203 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt clip (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 99,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Fail 9 Sep 2015 99,113 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 6 Sep 2014 88,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust gases too low to measure

Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,736 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,688 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

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

REAR SEATS FOLDED AWAY

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,888 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 22,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer 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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HY08 KXF 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 62.5%.

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 HY08 KXF, 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 KXF registered?

HY08 KXF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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