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PX08 HCD

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,724 mi
Last recorded133,724 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 HCD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 133,724 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 126,652 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 126,652 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 116,939 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 116,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 109,285 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 102,780 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 99,380 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 95,573 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,515 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,605 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,525 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 68,415 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,950 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 63,949 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxilliary drive belt idler pulley surface damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,068 miles

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

nearside front inner drive shaft joint boot twisted on shaft

offside headlamp washer missing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,946 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 44,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,600 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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PX08 HCD is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PX08 HCD, 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 PX08 HCD registered?

PX08 HCD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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