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G18 AUL

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,673 mi
Last recorded130,673 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 AUL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 130,673 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jan 2026 130,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 122,396 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 117,065 miles

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms (wishbone) - bushes becoming worn/split

offside rear upper suspension arm has slight play in ball joint

rear child seats fitted - obscuring full seat/belt inspection

slight play in rear antiroll bar links

Pass 11 Jan 2023 108,422 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 100,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +Offside front + Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 100,918 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +Offside front + Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 91,749 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread. Tyre also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 91,749 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread. Tyre also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,423 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 83,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 77,806 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 77,784 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))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 69,977 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstructing view to some components.

O/S front tyre outer slightly cut.

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,345 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,470 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,675 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,001 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,833 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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G18 AUL is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G18 AUL, 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 G18 AUL registered?

G18 AUL is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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