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GR08 VCM

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,886 mi
Last recorded108,886 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 VCM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 108,886 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

service light on dash

Pass 20 Dec 2023 105,309 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2022 101,587 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jan 2022 101,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 97,613 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strut supporting arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut supporting arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 84,531 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished in between tread

Rear Tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2016 77,726 miles

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

baby seats fitted unable to check all seat belts

Fail 1 Dec 2016 77,456 miles

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

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

baby seats fitted unable to check all seat belts

Pass 4 Nov 2015 66,159 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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GR08 VCM is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GR08 VCM, 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 GR08 VCM registered?

GR08 VCM is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is GR08 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR08 VCM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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