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GX08 RRO

2008 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,518 mi
Last recorded153,518 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 153,518 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 143,582 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 133,710 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 133,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

headlamp adjuster broke on n/s/f suspension

Pass 28 Sep 2021 126,582 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 122,667 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 119,216 miles

wear on front brake discs

Fail 2 Oct 2019 119,216 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

wear on front brake discs

Pass 11 Oct 2018 115,088 miles

wear on front brake discs

Pass 11 Oct 2017 112,177 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 112,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 102,255 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 90,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 79,389 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 79,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,508 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 76,508 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,744 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 62,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,795 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RRO is a 2008 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RRO, 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 RRO registered?

GX08 RRO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is GX08 RRO safe to buy?

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