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GX57 NHK

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,876 mi
Last recorded120,876 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 NHK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 120,876 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 114,594 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 108,937 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leaks?

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Very little light output. (Requires repair.) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Number plate lamp light output poor.

Fail 14 Dec 2023 108,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket xenon fitted. Light output very poor and beam pattern incorrect. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket xenon fitted. Light output very poor and beam pattern incorrect. (4.1.4 (c))

Engine/gearbox oil leaks?

Front Both headlamp lenses in very poor condition.

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Very little light output. (Requires repair.) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Number plate lamp light output poor.

Pass 1 Dec 2022 102,337 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leaks? Rear differential 'damp'.

Front Headlamp lenses poor and light output slightly reduced.

Light smoke from exhaust after prolonged idle?

Nearside Rear Inner N/S rear inner sidelamp (on tailgate), not all LED strips working.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S front lower, rear suspension arm ball joint has play and is a borderline MOT pass. Recommend immediate replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front O/S front tyre worn bald on outer edge and requires replacement. N/S front tyre close to wear indicators.

Rear Both rear tyres worn to approx. 2mm and will require replacement very soon.

Recommend all tyres replaced (4x4) and 4-wheel alignment.

Fail 1 Dec 2022 102,337 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Mirror hanger. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine/gearbox oil leaks? Rear differential 'damp'.

Front Headlamp lenses poor and light output slightly reduced.

Light smoke from exhaust after prolonged idle?

Nearside Rear Inner N/S rear inner sidelamp (on tailgate), not all LED strips working.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S front lower, rear suspension arm ball joint has play and is a borderline MOT pass. Recommend immediate replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front O/S front tyre worn bald on outer edge and requires replacement. N/S front tyre close to wear indicators.

Rear Both rear tyres worn to approx. 2mm and will require replacement very soon.

Recommend all tyres replaced (4x4) and 4-wheel alignment.

Pass 27 Dec 2021 96,632 miles

Front brake disc worn

Front head light lenses misty out put reduced

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,402 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 79,649 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 73,590 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 65,958 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,325 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 53,324 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 22 Feb 2014 51,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,376 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 44,381 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,557 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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GX57 NHK is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GX57 NHK, 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 GX57 NHK registered?

GX57 NHK is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is GX57 NHK safe to buy?

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