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GU08 CFG

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,980 mi
Last recorded180,980 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 CFG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 180,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a stonechip central section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 180,382 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 180,380 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 176,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a stonechip nearside section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 172,711 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 168,510 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a stonechip central lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 162,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 153,401 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Jun 2018 137,887 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Jun 2017 122,183 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 May 2016 107,706 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 25 May 2016 107,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Jun 2015 93,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 93,254 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,616 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear discs corroded

Sidewalls scuffed on front tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 65,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 55,643 miles

wipers are smeering slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,032 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 35,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 35,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GU08 CFG is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GU08 CFG, 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 GU08 CFG registered?

GU08 CFG is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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