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G23 AFC

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,106 mi
Last recorded154,106 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 AFC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 154,106 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 144,299 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Chips) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 144,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid/led has been fitted instead of halogen (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid/led has been fitted instead of halogen (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

small chip in screen

Pass 2 Mar 2024 133,149 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 124,267 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 118,137 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 118,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 108,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,530 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,590 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,838 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,604 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2017 75,604 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,943 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,313 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust emissions to clean

Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,638 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 15,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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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G23 AFC is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G23 AFC, 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 G23 AFC registered?

G23 AFC is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is G23 AFC safe to buy?

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