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GP08 MWG

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

188,597 mi
Last recorded188,597 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 188,597 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 188,597 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 178,625 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 178,625 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 171,289 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 161,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 150,755 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 143,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 143,558 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 127,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 127,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 111,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 92,177 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,483 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,054 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 61,054 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front tyre has cuts/perished side wall

Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,651 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,371 miles

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and perished

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2011 34,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,792 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/f , n/s/f , n/s/r tyre sidewalls damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2011 32,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

trigger point not met

underside of vehicle in muddy condition

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 MWG is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MWG, 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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GP08 MWG is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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