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GX08 EJF

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,515 mi
Last recorded132,515 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 EJF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 132,515 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 132,515 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 125,125 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 122,639 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 116,393 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 114,863 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 107,699 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 17 Feb 2020 98,015 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 9 May 2019 91,388 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 87,669 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,969 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 67,508 miles

unable to test emmisions due to engine management restrictions

Pass 21 Mar 2015 61,767 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 56,618 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 52,682 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 50,362 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn has slight cuts advise replacing

offside rear tyre worn has slight cuts advise replacing

Pass 22 Dec 2011 43,092 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 43,091 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 36,539 miles

nearside front inner brake disc surface scored/grooved

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 EJF is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EJF, 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 EJF registered?

GX08 EJF is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GX08 EJF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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