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GL54 COT

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,237 mi
Last recorded93,237 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 COT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 93,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 May 2026 93,234 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 84,779 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 74,284 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 74,283 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 63,692 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 56,683 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 52,057 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 52,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (outer arm inner bush excessively worn) marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (outer arm inner bush excessively worn) marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (cut on outer wall) cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,576 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 41,770 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside

Pass 5 Dec 2017 36,894 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 34,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt The whole rear bench

Fail 15 Dec 2016 34,854 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt The whole rear bench

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 32,739 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 29,727 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 24,685 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2011 15,475 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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GL54 COT is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL54 COT, 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 GL54 COT registered?

GL54 COT is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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