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G14 RWE

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

237,954 mi
Last recorded237,954 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 RWE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 237,954 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Propshaft center mount deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2026 237,954 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Propshaft center mount deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2025 219,031 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 201,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 192,098 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2022 152,514 miles

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 133,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Small chip on Windscreen

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 133,329 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Small chip on Windscreen

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 130,460 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 122,230 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 122,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 116,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2018 116,451 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2017 106,900 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2017 106,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2016 101,346 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

front wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 17 Aug 2015 90,507 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,620 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2013 71,131 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,203 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,721 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G14 RWE is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 G14 RWE, 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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G14 RWE is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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