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G20 OJC

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,242 mi
Last recorded146,242 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 OJC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 146,242 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 135,827 miles

under seald

Fail 11 Feb 2025 135,825 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under seald

Pass 1 Mar 2024 129,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 115,688 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 104,718 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 101,869 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 97,229 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 91,154 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 86,511 miles

Nearside Rear Belt buckle cover missing

Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,128 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,964 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,810 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,592 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 52,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 40,016 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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G20 OJC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G20 OJC, 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 G20 OJC registered?

G20 OJC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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