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X50 HUF

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,571 mi
Last recorded143,571 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 HUF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 143,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 142,406 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2022 141,723 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 141,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 138,033 miles

front tyres near limit

Pass 9 Oct 2020 137,361 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 136,184 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 131,833 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2017 126,312 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 106,254 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both front wishbone front bushes slightly deteriorat

rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,854 miles

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,672 miles

wear on inner edge of o/side rear tyre

wear on outer edge of n/side front tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2013 92,672 miles

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

wear on inner edge of o/side rear tyre

wear on outer edge of n/side front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2012 83,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,095 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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X50 HUF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X50 HUF, 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 X50 HUF registered?

X50 HUF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is X50 HUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X50 HUF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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