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GP08 FHS

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,523 mi
Last recorded140,523 miles
Recorded on1 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 FHS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2023 140,523 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 126,766 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 120,023 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 120,023 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 118,811 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 118,810 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 115,056 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 108,646 miles

Front Front tyres both side

Pass 28 Jan 2017 99,940 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 90,848 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 82,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR tyre has a large cut on the outer wall, no cords visable at time of test

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Noise from aux belt area of engine

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 69,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 55,405 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing low on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

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

all tyres are perishing

exhaust backbox O/S mount broken

Pass 22 Dec 2011 44,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2010 35,544 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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GP08 FHS is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GP08 FHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP08 FHS registered?

GP08 FHS is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is GP08 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 FHS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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