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WD08 HRL

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,501 mi
Last recorded161,501 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 HRL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 161,501 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 161,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 150,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 144,074 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 144,069 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 132,239 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 124,856 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 116,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 116,490 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 110,039 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 110,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

parking brake warning light on

Pass 4 Jul 2017 99,522 miles

both rear tyre worn on inner - close to legal limit

Fail 4 Jul 2017 99,522 miles

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

both rear tyre worn on inner - close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2017 99,522 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge- close to limit

Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,620 miles

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

slight play in rear subframe bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2015 83,847 miles

slight lip and wear front brake discs

Pass 5 Jul 2014 76,271 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jun 2013 67,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 1 Jul 2012 60,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2011 53,841 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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WD08 HRL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black 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 WD08 HRL, 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 WD08 HRL registered?

WD08 HRL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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