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BV08 GUG

2008 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,909 mi
Last recorded133,909 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 GUG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 133,909 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 124,393 miles

Not easy to determine if the self-levelling systems work on headlamps - benefit of the doubt given to customer

bodywork damage

electronic parking brake control button loose

Fail 25 Sep 2023 124,393 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured wheel rim -cracked in at least 2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Not easy to determine if the self-levelling systems work on headlamps - benefit of the doubt given to customer

Offside Rear tyre worn off on inner edge

bodywork damage

child seat nearside rear ,seat belt unexamined

electronic parking brake control button loose

Pass 31 Aug 2022 113,880 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2021 113,470 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 113,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 110,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 107,298 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 102,285 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,031 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 79,548 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 79,074 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 79,021 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 63,411 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,386 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 18,727 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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BV08 GUG is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol 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 BV08 GUG, 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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BV08 GUG is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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