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VU08 HXV

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,580 mi
Last recorded116,580 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 HXV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 116,580 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2025 116,489 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 115,996 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 115,993 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 115,882 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 113,944 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 113,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2019 110,746 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 110,746 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 106,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has been run flat and some small cuts to outer sidewall

Fail 11 May 2018 106,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has been run flat and some small cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,065 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,782 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,663 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 84,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wipers starting to smear

rear wiper smearing

Pass 5 Apr 2014 71,007 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,621 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 58,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,964 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 36,379 miles

all four tyres bald on edges in places (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

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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VU08 HXV 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 75%.

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 VU08 HXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU08 HXV registered?

VU08 HXV is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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