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GL08 YOX

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,713 mi
Last recorded128,713 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 YOX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 128,713 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 126,998 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 124,198 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,464 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 119,464 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 115,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 110,658 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 110,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 104,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 104,825 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective headlamp washer jet missing (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting brake reaction (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting brake reaction (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 100,629 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015

Nail in rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

intercooler damage

Pass 22 Jan 2015

Nail in rear tyre

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

intercooler damage

Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,811 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,145 miles

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

tread worn low on inner/outer edge on both front tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,897 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,202 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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GL08 YOX is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL08 YOX, 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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GL08 YOX is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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