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XH04 BOS

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,270 mi
Last recorded156,270 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXH04 BOS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 156,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 153,447 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 153,447 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 141,457 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 134,524 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 134,523 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 121,852 miles

covers fitted underside of the vehicle obscuring some testable componenets

Pass 25 Apr 2018 112,401 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 112,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,278 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 26 May 2016 100,918 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2016 100,918 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 87,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres 2mm on outer edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 72,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres 2mm on outer edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,597 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 57,466 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,303 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

zero emissions recorded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,615 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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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XH04 BOS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 XH04 BOS, 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 XH04 BOS registered?

XH04 BOS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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