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GP08 GWZ

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 GWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026
Pass 2 Apr 2025 112,347 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 108,384 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 108,384 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 102,989 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 102,989 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2022 97,045 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 97,043 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 91,755 miles

outstanding recall found

Fail 30 Jun 2021 91,753 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

outstanding recall found

Pass 4 Jul 2020 89,831 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 89,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,791 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 86,790 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,200 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 84,200 miles

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 75,587 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,605 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 67,594 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,062 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Jul 2015 58,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2014 49,517 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2013 40,847 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,834 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 22,956 miles

Both front tyre treads are 3mm on outer edges

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 GWZ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GP08 GWZ, 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 GP08 GWZ registered?

GP08 GWZ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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