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SP08 HFF

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,418 mi
Last recorded130,418 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 HFF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 130,418 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 130,418 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 120,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 119,329 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 116,307 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 116,307 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 113,907 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 111,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 111,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 107,303 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 100,724 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

major oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 93,177 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,878 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,327 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge advice tracking be carried out!!!!

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 69,655 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,246 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,765 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SP08 HFF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SP08 HFF, 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 SP08 HFF registered?

SP08 HFF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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