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GFZ 6296

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,907 mi
Last recorded139,907 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 6296
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 139,907 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 139,907 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 139,857 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not returning. (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 133,217 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 129,202 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 125,157 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 116,679 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 116,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 115,889 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 105,789 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 95,363 miles

mix tyre of run-flat and non run-flat fitted on the rear axle

Pass 28 Nov 2016 85,021 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,654 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 84,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,390 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,746 miles

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

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)

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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GFZ 6296 is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GFZ 6296, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFZ 6296 registered?

GFZ 6296 is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is GFZ 6296 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFZ 6296 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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