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G5 PSE

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,168 mi
Last recorded148,168 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 PSE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 148,168 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 144,793 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 144,793 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 139,829 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 133,262 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 127,446 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 121,352 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 118,667 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 115,143 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 110,174 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wheel rim scuffed

Nearside Rear wheel rim scuffed

Offside Front wheel rim scuffed

Offside Rear wheel rim scuffed

Oil leak engine bay ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 110,173 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wheel rim scuffed

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel rim scuffed

Offside Front wheel rim scuffed

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel rim scuffed

Oil leak engine bay ()

both rear tyres feathered

both rear tyres perishing

headlamp washer covers fallen off when operated washers

Pass 12 Dec 2016 105,322 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 86,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,794 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,425 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,693 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 48,693 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,318 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,163 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 PSE is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G5 PSE, 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 PSE registered?

G5 PSE is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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