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HY58 SZL

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,519 mi
Last recorded162,519 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 SZL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 162,519 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 162,481 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 155,828 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 155,514 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 151,741 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 21 Jan 2022 146,181 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 134,669 miles

rear links slight play-all tyres outer walls perished-

Pass 3 Jun 2019 125,840 miles

x2 front tyres edges worn low-rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 May 2018 119,208 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 111,641 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 104,392 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 104,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,089 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,308 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 86,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r inner side light is not working

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,670 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2013 72,666 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,416 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,352 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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HY58 SZL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HY58 SZL, 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 HY58 SZL registered?

HY58 SZL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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