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FA08 GVG

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,957 mi
Last recorded125,957 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 GVG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 125,957 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 124,295 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 116,238 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 107,783 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 104,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 104,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured crack on previous repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 101,128 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass discoloured due to heated mirror ()

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 Aug 2019 98,427 miles

air suspension pump noisey

Fail 30 Jul 2019 98,396 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm(shock) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

air suspension pump noisey

Pass 1 Aug 2018 95,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,089 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,352 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,911 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 75,660 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 63,185 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 63,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2012 53,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Traction Light On#

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,008 miles

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

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

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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FA08 GVG 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 78.9%.

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 FA08 GVG, 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 FA08 GVG registered?

FA08 GVG is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is FA08 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA08 GVG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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