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G2 KTR

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,131 mi
Last recorded155,131 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 KTR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 155,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 147,397 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 147,397 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 144,380 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 144,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 132,723 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 132,723 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 112,283 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 112,241 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 104,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 104,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,514 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 95,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Oil leak urgent attention advised ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 81,967 miles

child seat

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2016 81,967 miles

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

child seat

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 74,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,232 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 65,232 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both far rear seats folded away at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,388 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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G2 KTR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G2 KTR, 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 G2 KTR registered?

G2 KTR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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