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GFZ 9397

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,881 mi
Last recorded73,881 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 9397
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 73,881 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 73,880 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 70,695 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 66,554 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 66,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 61,483 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 61,483 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 56,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 27540R20RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 31535R20RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. leaking from drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 56,872 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 27540R20RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 31535R20RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. leaking from drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 47,972 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 44,993 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 42,874 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 40,532 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 40,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 39,288 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,677 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 34,677 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,079 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 26,232 miles

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

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 17 Jan 2012 21,813 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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GFZ 9397 is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 9397, 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 9397 registered?

GFZ 9397 is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is GFZ 9397 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFZ 9397 shows 20 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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