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GJ08 MUA

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,372 mi
Last recorded148,372 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 MUA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 148,372 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 148,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2024 143,556 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 132,742 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 123,493 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 116,530 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2018 108,578 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 104,656 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,219 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 96,218 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,361 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 50,696 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 MUA is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MUA, 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 MUA registered?

GJ08 MUA is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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