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GJ08 PXN

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,151 mi
Last recorded121,151 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 PXN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 121,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 118,754 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 117,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 115,473 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 111,402 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,423 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 102,323 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 29 Apr 2019 102,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep split within inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged deep splits in base of stem (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,798 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,938 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner light unit lense insecure Plastic broken

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

Nearside Rear one part of Rear position lamp insecure

Offside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

wipers start to smear

Fail 24 Apr 2017 87,938 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear one part of Rear position lamp insecure

Offside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

wipers start to smear

Pass 4 May 2016 81,095 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn at shoulders coming bald

Rear child seat fitted both sides

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,761 miles

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

emissions too lean to register

Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,842 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 58,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,356 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 57,356 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,014 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 PXN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PXN, 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 PXN registered?

GJ08 PXN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is GJ08 PXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 PXN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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