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GV08 UJD

2008 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,850 mi
Last recorded183,850 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UJD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 183,850 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 183,849 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No strength or pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 164,447 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 CENTRE TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 164,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 1 OF 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 CENTRE TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 144,023 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side light near side rear inner

Pass 20 Aug 2020 139,897 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear Seats Down At Time Of Test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 135,589 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 135,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 130,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 122,459 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 112,938 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 103,808 miles

advise both front tyres worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 91,710 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,573 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,102 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,357 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,389 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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GV08 UJD is a 2008 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GV08 UJD, 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 GV08 UJD registered?

GV08 UJD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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