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GL57 GAS

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,602 mi
Last recorded150,602 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 GAS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 150,602 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 150,602 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 129,012 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 129,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 110,188 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 91,720 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 84,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

diff leak

Fail 14 Oct 2021 84,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

diff leak

Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,754 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 73,622 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 73,332 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 69,388 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 69,319 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,243 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,658 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,518 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,225 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 35,604 miles

unable to check rear most seatbelts

Pass 29 Oct 2011 27,567 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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GL57 GAS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc 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 GL57 GAS, 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 GL57 GAS registered?

GL57 GAS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is GL57 GAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 GAS 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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