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RE08 HJK

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,102 mi
Last recorded173,102 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 HJK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 173,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 173,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 159,048 miles

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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 149,629 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 149,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 149,589 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing possible under seat or trapped (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at the very bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured headlamp wiring loose under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 130,695 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Dec 2018 130,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2018 125,091 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 125,091 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2017 117,183 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 102,064 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 102,064 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 99,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 88,722 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 88,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,319 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 81,319 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,024 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,700 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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RE08 HJK is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RE08 HJK, 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 RE08 HJK registered?

RE08 HJK is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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