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G5 LLR

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

131,451 mi
Last recorded131,451 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 LLR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 131,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (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))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 131,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 127,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 127,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 124,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2024 124,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2023 119,902 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Signs of a oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2022 114,735 miles

parking brake switch broken

Fail 29 Jun 2022 114,735 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective missing (2.1.3 (d))

parking brake switch broken

Fail 28 Jun 2022 114,733 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 114,729 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 106,270 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 106,239 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 99,840 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 92,588 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,463 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 87,461 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,344 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 84,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 70,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Curb damage to outer wall

Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,520 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,907 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,084 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 41,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,459 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,071 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,618 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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G5 LLR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 G5 LLR, 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 G5 LLR registered?

G5 LLR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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