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GU58 UBJ

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,957 mi
Last recorded148,957 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 UBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 148,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Nov 2020 134,752 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 129,665 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive down back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 124,488 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 124,488 miles

Front Registration plate insecure AND BROKEN (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 118,599 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 108,428 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 101,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm with shocker bolted to it (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 94,083 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,089 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,697 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,753 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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GU58 UBJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GU58 UBJ, 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 GU58 UBJ registered?

GU58 UBJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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