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GK08 NKM

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,024 mi
Last recorded140,024 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 NKM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 140,024 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 129,970 miles

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to wear inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 118,552 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 112,059 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 90,825 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,337 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 84,337 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,564 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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 28 Feb 2012 41,154 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 41,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,362 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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GK08 NKM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK08 NKM, 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 GK08 NKM registered?

GK08 NKM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GK08 NKM safe to buy?

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