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GJ08 DRZ

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,818 mi
Last recorded97,818 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 DRZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 97,818 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 92,739 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 91,593 miles

Rear boot seats & seat belts not checked

Fail 30 Jan 2024 91,593 miles

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

Rear boot seats & seat belts not checked

Pass 10 Jan 2023 90,428 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear seats and seat belts not checked - boot

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 89,303 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 89,303 miles

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar drop link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar drop link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,377 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded and scored

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Feb 2020 87,395 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 27 Feb 2019 86,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,071 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 85,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 85,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 85,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 82,714 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer side light working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 82,682 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated switch (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer side light working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,898 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,887 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 76,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,940 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,062 miles

emissions too lean to register

Fail 22 Feb 2013 63,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

emissions too lean to register

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,162 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,478 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 DRZ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ08 DRZ, 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 GJ08 DRZ registered?

GJ08 DRZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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