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GJ08 DPY

2008 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

167,500 mi
Last recorded167,500 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 DPY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 167,500 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 162,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 159,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 155,233 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2022 146,796 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 May 2020 135,181 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 131,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 131,535 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 126,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity nearside/offside (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 119,211 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 115,884 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,095 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 105,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 84,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,940 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 68,940 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,589 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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GJ08 DPY is a 2008 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GJ08 DPY, 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 GJ08 DPY registered?

GJ08 DPY is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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