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GX08 DHD

2008 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,412 mi
Last recorded142,412 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 DHD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 142,412 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 135,849 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 128,414 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 121,311 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 115,143 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 108,030 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 98,539 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 88,520 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 88,520 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,268 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 27 Jul 2018 84,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative link rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2017 75,084 miles

1. Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 75,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

1. Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,320 miles

1. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Plastic under trays fitted to vehicle.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 69,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

1. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Plastic under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,684 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 48,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions readings not recorded with DSM as engine runs lean

Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,297 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,964 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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GX08 DHD is a 2008 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX08 DHD, 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 GX08 DHD registered?

GX08 DHD is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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